Profit
Benefit
noun, verbal noun
Profit and benefit literally means profitand benefit. Just like the English word "profit," it is often used to refer to financial gain, but can also be used for benefits that are non-financial as well.
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.
どうしてこんな利益がほとんど出ないことをするんですか?
Why do you do this when it results in so little profit?
トーフグの一日の利益はどのぐらいですか?
How much profit does Tofugu make in a day?
彼は社会の利益を考えて行動できる政治家です。
He is a politician who can act in the best interest of society.