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恵む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 恵む

ぐむ
恤む
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #22772
1

to bless; to show mercy to

Examples
さまざまな才能に恵まれて、なんでもそつなくこなす姉にとって、平々凡々たる俺の存在はひどく許せないものらしい。
For my multi-talented sister, able do anything with ease, it seems that my commonplace self is something whose existence she finds very hard to forgive.
2

to give (money, etc.)

Examples
その男は私に金を恵んでくれと頼んだ。
The man begged me for money.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 925
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

favor
blessing
grace
kindness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
めぐ.む
めぐ.み
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あや
さと
さとし
しげ
へい
やす
9 strokes

Meanings

relieve
have mercy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュツ
シュツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
めぐ.む
あわ.れむ
うれ.える
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