noun
blessing; good fortune; benefit
Often used in set phrases like 冥利に尽きる (to feel deeply blessed or fortunate) or 商売冥利 (the rewards of one's trade). Conveys a sense of unearned grace or the hidden benefits of a role or situation.
こんなにいい生徒に恵まれて、教師冥利に尽きる。
Having such wonderful students makes me feel truly blessed as a teacher.
長年続けてきた商売冥利
It's a moment when I feel the rewards of having run this business for so many years.
From Buddhist terminology, originally referring to the unseen blessings or virtues bestowed by the Buddha or deities. The kanji 冥 (dark, unseen) and 利 (benefit) combine to suggest a hidden or mysterious advantage.