(おんけい)

おんけい
noun
blessing, benefit, grace
1. blessing, benefit, grace, favor
Something good that is received; a benefit or advantage gained from someone or something.
自然(しぜん)恩恵(おんけい)()けている。
We receive the blessings of nature.
科学(かがく)技術(ぎじゅつ)恩恵(おんけい)(あずか)っている。
We benefit from scientific technology.
平和(へいわ)恩恵(おんけい)(わす)れてはいけない。
We must not forget the blessings of peace.

USAGE: 恩恵(おんけい) often refers to benefits from abstract sources like nature, technology, or circumstances.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 恩恵(おんけい)()ける (to receive blessings/benefits)
  • 恩恵(おんけい)(あずか)る (to benefit from - formal)
  • 恩恵(おんけい)享受(きょうじゅ)する (to enjoy benefits - very formal)
  • 〜の恩恵(おんけい) (the blessings of ~)

COMMON SOURCES:

  • 自然(しぜん)恩恵(おんけい) (blessings of nature)
  • 文明(ぶんめい)恩恵(おんけい) (benefits of civilization)
  • 平和(へいわ)恩恵(おんけい) (blessings of peace)

RELATED:

  • (おん) - favor, kindness (from a person)
  • 利益(りえき) - benefit, profit (more business-like)