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恩顧 (おんこ, onko) Japanese meaning: favour | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 じ 字
Kanji 恩 grace, kindness, goodness 顧 look back, review, examine oneself Related words 恩おん 義ぎ 恩義 refers to a sense of indebtedness or moral obligation for a favour received, while 恩顧 emphasizes the favour or patronage itself, often from a superior.
庇ひ 護ご 庇護 means protection or shelter, often physical or legal, whereas 恩顧 is about gracious favour and support, typically in social or professional contexts.
Etymology Compound of 恩 (grace, favour) and 顧 (look back, care for). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys the idea of looking back with favour or bestowing gracious attention.
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He rose in the company thanks to the president's patronage.
I will do my utmost to repay the favour.
