Japanese word

恵み

Pronunciation

Romajimegumi

Meaning

  • noungrace

Example

神の恵みに感謝します。kami no megu mi ni kan sha shi ma su

I am grateful for God's grace.

Illustration for 恵み (grace)

More examples

毎日の小さな恵みを大切にしています。mai nichi no chii sa na megu mi o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

I cherish the small blessings of everyday life.

Core concept

Describes a good that comes to someone as an unearned or welcome favor, often with a sense of gratitude.

Common phrases

  • 神の恵みkami no megu mi

    God's grace

  • 恵みを受けるmegu mi o u ke ru

    receive grace

  • 恵みをもたらすmegu mi o mo ta ra su

    bring blessings

  • 自然の恵みshi zen no megu mi

    nature's bounty

Similar words

恩恵onkei: A benefit or favor received from a person, system, or circumstance.
祝福shukufuku: A blessing given by a divine power or expressed as a wish for well-being.

Definition in Japanese

神や人、自然などから受けるありがたい助けや利益。kami ya hito shi zen na do ka ra u ke ru a ri ga ta i tasu ke ya ri eki

Word origin

The native Japanese noun 恵み (megumi, "grace or blessing") comes from the verb 恵む (megumu, "to show favor or give a benefit") through its stem form 恵み (megumi).

Usage tips

  • Although English grace can mean elegance or a grace period, 恵み (megumi, "grace or blessing") centers on a valued benefit or blessing that someone receives.

Other meanings

  • blessingnoun

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