Meaning

Primary

National Interests

Alternative

National Benefit

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The country will benefit from these actions. It will create national benefit or national interests.

Reading

こくえき
  • 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

日本人の英会話力不足によって、将来国益が損なわれる可能性がある。

Japanese people’s poor English could damage national interests in the future.

Kanji Composition