1.
blessing, benefit, grace, favor
Something good that is received; a benefit or advantage gained from someone or something.
自然の恩恵を受けている。
We receive the blessings of nature.
科学技術の恩恵に与っている。
We benefit from scientific technology.
平和の恩恵を忘れてはいけない。
We must not forget the blessings of peace.
USAGE: 恩恵 often refers to benefits from abstract sources like nature, technology, or circumstances.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 恩恵を受ける (to receive blessings/benefits)
- 恩恵に与る (to benefit from - formal)
- 恩恵を享受する (to enjoy benefits - very formal)
- 〜の恩恵 (the blessings of ~)
COMMON SOURCES:
- 自然の恩恵 (blessings of nature)
- 文明の恩恵 (benefits of civilization)
- 平和の恩恵 (blessings of peace)
RELATED:
- 恩 - favor, kindness (from a person)
- 利益 - benefit, profit (more business-like)