Japanese

りえき
Meaning: profit; benefit; gain
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

利
益

Example sentences

This business generated a large profit.
観光は地域社会に多くの利益をもたらす。
Tourism brings many benefits to local communities.
彼は不正な手段で利益を得ようとした。
He tried to gain profit through dishonest means.
利益ばかりを追求すると、大切な品質が置き去りにされてしまう。
If you only pursue profit, important quality will be left behind.
そのプロジェクトは会社に多大な利益をもたらした。
That project brought substantial profits to the company.
この会社は100万ドルの利益を上げた
This company made a profit of one million dollars.
今年の利益は、去年の数倍に達した。
This year's profit was several times that of last year.
彼は目先の利益に囚われて、大きなチャンスを逃した。
He was caught up in immediate profit and missed a big opportunity.
利益の一部を社会に還元する。
We will return a portion of the profits to society.
利益を等分に分けましょう。
Let's divide the profits equally.

Usage Notes

Mainly refers to financial profit or personal/social benefit. In a Buddhist context, it can be read as 'riyaku' (divine favor), but 'rieki' is the standard for business and general use.

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