Japanese word

恩恵

Pronunciation

Romajionkei

Meaning

  • nounbenefit

Example

私たちは技術の恩恵を受けています。watashi ta chi wa gi jutsu no on kei o u ke te i ma su

We benefit from technology.

Illustration for 恩恵 (benefit)

More examples

この制度は高齢者に大きな恩恵をもたらします。ko no sei do wa kō rei sha ni ō ki na on kei o mo ta ra shi ma su

This system brings great benefits to older people.

Core concept

Presents a person or group as receiving a favorable gain or help from a source.

Common phrases

  • 恩恵を受けるon kei o u ke ru

    receive benefits

  • 恩恵をもたらすon kei o mo ta ra su

    bring benefits

Similar words

利益rieki: A gain or advantage, often involving money, resources, or practical results.
恵みmegumi: A valuable gift or benefit received from nature, a deity, or another source.
得toku: A gain or advantage that makes a situation better for someone.

Definition in Japanese

他者や物事から受ける、役立つよい結果や助け。ta sha ya mono goto ka ra u ke ru yaku da tsu yo i kek ka ya tasu ke

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 恩恵 (onkei) combines 恩 (on, "debt of kindness") and 恵 (kei, "favor") to name a benefit received from a source.

Usage tips

  • In conversational Japanese, 恩恵を受ける (onkei o ukeru) sounds formal and often describes benefits from technology, public systems, or nature rather than a small personal favor.

Other meanings

  • blessingnoun

Opposites

  • 不利益furiekidisadvantagenoun

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