Meaning and Usage
The verb 恵まれる (めぐまれる) means "to be blessed with" or "to be rich in" something positive, such as talent, environment, or resources. It often implies receiving favorable conditions naturally or by fortune.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used to describe people who have natural gifts or advantages, such as talent or good health, as well as places rich in natural resources or good conditions. It can also be used in social contexts to talk about those who lack such blessings.
Collocations and Patterns
- 恵まれた才能 (めぐまれたさいのう): blessed with talent — used to praise someone's natural ability.
- 自然環境に恵まれる (しぜんかんきょうにめぐまれる): to be rich in natural environment — common when describing places.
- 恵まれない環境 (めぐまれないかんきょう): an environment lacking blessings — often used in social welfare contexts.
Register and Nuance
恵まれる is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It carries a positive nuance, emphasizing gratitude or recognition of good fortune.
Common Learner Mistake
Avoid confusing 恵まれる with active verbs meaning "to give" or "to bless" someone else. 恵まれる is passive in nuance, meaning "to receive blessings," not to bestow them.