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少恩 (しょうおん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

少しょう恩おん

Meanings

1

noun

small favor; small kindness

Refers to a minor act of kindness or a small favor received. Often used in contexts of gratitude or obligation.

彼かれは少しょう恩おんにも深ふかく感かん謝しゃした。
He was deeply grateful even for the small favor.

Kanji

少few, little
恩grace, kindness, goodness

Similar words

恩おん
恩 is a general term for a favor or obligation, while 少恩 specifically emphasizes that the favor is small.
大だい恩おん
大恩 means a great favor or deep obligation, the opposite of 少恩.

Etymology

Compound of 少 (shō, 'small') and 恩 (on, 'favor, kindness'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.