noun
favor; act of grace; special privilege
Refers to a gracious benefit or privilege granted by a superior, an organization, or a system, often with a formal or slightly elevated tone. Not used for casual personal favors.
国王の恩典により、囚人は釈放された。
By the king's act of grace, the prisoner was released.
この制度は、長期勤続者に対する恩典と
This system was established as a special privilege for long-serving employees.
Compound of 恩 (grace, favor) and 典 (rule, ceremony, privilege). The combination conveys a favor or privilege granted according to established norms or by authority.