恩おん徳とく

noun

grace; blessing; compassion

A rare, somewhat formal term for the kindness, favor, or benevolence received from a superior, a benefactor, or a divine source. Often implies a sense of indebtedness or gratitude. Not used in everyday conversation; more common in literary, historical, or religious contexts.

• 彼かれは師しの恩おん徳とくに深ふかく感かん謝しゃしている。

  He is deeply grateful for his teacher's benevolence.

• この地ちに住すむ人ひと々びとは、自し然ぜんの恩おん徳とくを受うけて暮くらしている。

  The people living in this land live by the blessings of nature.