Word details

仇を恩で報いる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 仇を恩で報いる.

Dictionary

Entry

仇を恩で報いるあだをおんでむくいるExpressionIchidan verb
1

Idiomatic expression

to repay meanness with kindness

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

foe, enemy, revenge, grudge, feud

4 strokesFrequency 2,322

On

キュウ

Kun

あだあたかたきつれあい

grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit

10 strokesFrequency 1,418JLPT N1Grade 6

On

オン

Nanori

めぐみ

report, news, reward, retribution

12 strokesFrequency 167JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ホウ

Kun

むく.いる

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