English–Japanese

“give alms” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimegumu

Example

彼は貧しい人にお金を恵みます。kare wa mazu shi i hito ni o kane o megu mi ma su

He gives alms to a poor person.

Illustration for 恵む (give alms)

How to say “give alms” in Japanese

“Give alms” in Japanese is 恵む (megumu).

It means giving a person in need money or other help as an act of mercy or generosity.

Full entry for 恵む: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恵む

春の雨は大地に豊かな実りを恵みます。haru no ame wa dai chi ni yuta ka na mino ri o megu mi ma su

Spring rain blesses the earth with a rich harvest.

Tips for using 恵む

  • In English, give alms sounds formal or literary and often appears in religious or historical writing, while donate is more common in everyday descriptions of charity.

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