Meaning

Primary

Public Benefit

Alternative

Public Interest

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Something for public benefit is for public benefit or public interest.

公益 is a formal word used to describe activities or organizations that have a positive impact on society or the general public.

Reading

こうえき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私は公益法人で働いています。

I'm working for a nonprofit foundation.

私は公益の観点で投資をするようにしています。

I'm trying to invest in stocks from a public benefit perspective.

トーフグのこと、ずっと公益事業をしている公益法人だと思っていました。

I thought that Tofugu was a public benefit corporation that has been doing public service for a long time.

その決定は公益を害する可能性があります。

That decision could harm the public interest.

公益に反する行動が評価される会社って、どうかしてると思いませんか?

A company that praises actions contrary to the public interest — isn't that messed up?

Kanji Composition