Meaning

Primary

Profit

Alternative

Benefit

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

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.

Reading

りえき
  • 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

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.

Kanji Composition