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高恩 (こうおん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

高こう恩おん

こ

う

お

ん

Meanings

1

noun

great benevolence; great blessings

Formal, somewhat literary term for profound kindness or favor received from someone. Often used in expressions of gratitude.

先せん生せいの高こう恩おんに深ふかく感かん謝しゃしております。
I am deeply grateful for my teacher's great benevolence.
この成せい功こうは皆みな様さまの高こう恩おんの賜たま物ものです。
This success is due to everyone's great blessings.

Kanji

高tall, high, expensive
恩grace, kindness, goodness

Similar words

恩おん
恩 is the general word for 'favor' or 'obligation'. 高恩 is a more formal, elevated expression emphasizing the greatness of the favor.
恩おん恵けい
恩恵 means 'benefit' or 'blessing' in a broader sense, often from nature or society. 高恩 specifically refers to a great personal favor.

Etymology

Compound of 高 (こう, 'high, great') and 恩 (おん, 'favor, obligation'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys 'great favor'.