恵: the kanji for blessing; favor
恵 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means blessing; favor. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
恵 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
恵 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 恩恵おんけい · onkei | benefit … |
エ (e)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 知恵ちえ · chie | wisdom; ideas |
めぐむ (megumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 恵むめぐむ · megumu | to give (in charity) |
| 恵まれるめぐまれる · megumareru | to be blessed with |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この町は自然に恵まれている。Kono machi wa shizen ni megumarete iru.This town is blessed with nature.
- みんなで知恵を出し合った。Minna de chie o dashiatta.Everyone shared their ideas.
- 私たちは科学の恩恵を受けている。Watashi-tachi wa kagaku no onkei o ukete iru.We benefit from science.
- 天気に恵まれて、いい旅行になった。Tenki ni megumarete, ii ryokō ni natta.We were blessed with good weather, and it was a great trip.
- おばあちゃんの知恵は役に立つ。Obāchan no chie wa yaku ni tatsu.Grandma's wisdom is useful.
Questions about 恵
How many strokes does 恵 have?
恵 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 恵?
The on readings are kei (ケイ), e (エ). The kun readings are megumu (めぐむ).
What JLPT level is 恵?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 恵
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.