恵まれた
megumareta
The English word "blessed" is translated into Japanese as 恵まれた (megumareta).
恵まれた is used to describe someone who is blessed or fortunate. While it can have a religious connotation, it is very commonly used in secular contexts to describe being fortunate or having good circumstances, such as being blessed with talent or a good family.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
megumareta
Did you know?
- While 恵まれた describes a state of being, Japanese speakers often use the phrase ありがたい to express the feeling of being blessed. This word is derived from 有難い, meaning 'difficult to exist', implying that the blessing is a rare miracle.
- The concept of 'blessing' in Japan is often tied to the word 御利益 goriyaku, which specifically refers to the miraculous power or benefits received from a shrine or temple. While 恵まれた is a general state, goriyaku is the tangible 'result' of being blessed.
- The word 恵まれた comes from the verb 恵む, which can also mean 'to be generous' or 'to give alms' to the poor. In Japanese, being 'blessed' is conceptually linked to the act of receiving a gift from a superior or a deity.
Examples in context
- 私たちは祝福されています。We are blessed.
- 彼は恵まれた環境で育った。Kare wa megumareta kankyou de sodatta.He grew up in a blessed environment.
- 才能に恵まれた子供ですね。Sainou ni megumareta kodomo desu ne.That is a child blessed with talent.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a successful musician.
- 蓮 Ren彼は本当に恵まれた才能を持っているね。Kare wa hontou ni megumareta sainou o motte iru ne.He really has blessed talent, doesn't he?
- 陽葵 Himariええ、本当にすごいと思うわ。Ee, hontou ni sugoi to omou wa.Yes, I think it is truly amazing.
- 蓮 Ren陽葵さんは、恵まれた環境で育ったの？Himari-san wa, megumareta kankyou de sodatta no?Himari, did you grow up in a blessed environment?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、とても感謝しています。Hai, totemo kansha shite imasu.Yes, I am very grateful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blessed” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
