恩知らず
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
ungrateful; ingrate
Describes a person or attitude that fails to appreciate kindness or favors received. Often used as a strong reproach.
Complaining after receiving so much help is the height of ingratitude.
Don't take such an ungrateful attitude.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は恩知らずだsomeone is ungrateful
He got so much help but never even said thanks—he's really ungrateful.
- 恩知らずな〈人〉an ungrateful person
I don't want to associate with such an ungrateful person anymore.
- 恩知らずと言われるto be called ungrateful
If you betray the person who took care of you, you can hardly complain about being called ungrateful.