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JLPT N3 Intermediate

恩

A deep debt of gratitude or moral obligation incurred from a favor.

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Other forms

恩返し repaying a favor
恩人 a benefactor
恩に着る to be indebted to someone
Noun

A Debt of Gratitude" / "A Favor

A heavy psychological and social debt incurred after receiving a significant favor or act of kindness.

Example

先生 に は 、 一生 忘れ ない 恩 が あり ます 。

I owe a debt of gratitude to my teacher that I will never forget.

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A deep debt of gratitude or moral obligation incurred from a favor.
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