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恩
恩 (readings: おん; Japanese kanji) means “kindness / gratitude”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 恩人 (benefactor).
What does 恩 mean?
| Kanji | 恩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | kindness / gratitude |
| Readings | おん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 恩
恩 is read おん depending on the word.
Example words with 恩
| Example | 恩人 (benefactor) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14