also: おんだく
Refers to a favor, benefit, or blessing received from someone, often with a nuance of gratitude. Slightly formal or literary.
Thanks to his favor, I have been able to come this far.
I am grateful for the blessings of nature.
Standard kanji spelling.
Obsolete reading; it is out-dated or obsolete kana usage.
Compound of 恩 (favor, kindness) and 沢 (blessing, benefit). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conveys the idea of a generous favor or benefit.