Meaning of 恩義(おんぎ) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Reading and JLPT level 恩義, 恩誼

Kana Reading おんぎ

Romaji ongi

Example Sentences

恩義, 恩誼, おんぎ used in context

僕(しもべ)は彼(あれ)に少なからず(すくなからず)恩義(おんぎ)がある。

I am in no small degree indebted to him.
彼(あれ)に深い(ふかい)恩義(おんぎ)がある。

I am deeply in debt to him.
彼(あれ)からの思いがけない(おもいがけない)プレゼントが届いた(とどく)よ。少々(しょうしょう)は一宿一飯(いっしゅくいっぱん)の恩義(おんぎ)でも感じて(かんじる)くれた(くれる)のかな。

We got an unexpected present from him. I guess he felt a little obligated after what we did for him.
私(わたし)は彼(あれ)がして(する)くれた(くれる)ことに恩義(おんぎ)がある。

I owe him a debt of gratitude for what he did.
君(きみ)には病気の(びょうき)時(とき)助けて(たすける)もらった恩義(おんぎ)がある。

I feel indebted to you for your help during my illness.
あなたには病気の(びょうき)時(とき)助けて(たすける)もらった恩義(おんぎ)がある。

I feel indebted to you for your help during my illness.

Study lists that include this entry

Kanji found in this word

恩 JLPT 1

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

On: オン

10 strokes

義 JLPT 1

righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning

On: ギ

13 strokes

誼 JLPT 1

friendship, intimacy

On: ギ

Kun: よしみ, よい

15 strokes

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