利益
Refers to the financial profit a company or individual makes after deducting expenses. It also describes a general benefit, advantage, or gain that someone receives from a situation or action.
Exemples
3 sur 5この本を読むことは、将来の利益になります。
Reading this book will be of benefit to your future.
弊社は社会全体の利益を考えて行動しております。
Our company acts with the interests of society as a whole in mind.
それ、君に何の利益があるの？
What do you get out of that?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 利 (ri) shows a grain plant and a knife, representing harvesting crops for 'profit'. The second 益 (eki) shows water overflowing a bowl, representing 'increase'. Together: an overflowing harvest!
Quiz rapide
会社を経営する目的は、＿＿＿を上げることだけではありません。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 利益
Exemples
この本を読むことは、将来の利益になります。
everydayReading this book will be of benefit to your future.
弊社は社会全体の利益を考えて行動しております。
formalOur company acts with the interests of society as a whole in mind.
それ、君に何の利益があるの？
informalWhat do you get out of that?
経済学における利益の定義を検討する。
academicWe will examine the definition of profit in economics.
新製品の発売により、昨年度の利益は二倍になった。
businessWith the launch of the new product, last year's profits doubled.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
利益相反
conflict of interest
相互利益
mutual benefit
ご利益
divine favor / blessing (pronounced go-riyaku)
Souvent confondu avec
Shuueki refers to total revenue/income, while Rieki refers to the net profit remaining after costs.
Riten refers to a 'merit' or 'advantage' of a thing, whereas Rieki refers to the 'gain' or 'benefit' received.
Notes d'usage
When used in a business context, it is pronounced 'rieki'. However, when referring to divine blessings at a shrine or temple, it is pronounced 'riyaku'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 利益 when they mean simple 'income' (収入) or 'salary' (給料). Remember that 利益 specifically implies the 'extra' gain after effort or investment.
Astuce mémo
The first kanji 利 (ri) shows a grain plant and a knife, representing harvesting crops for 'profit'. The second 益 (eki) shows water overflowing a bowl, representing 'increase'. Together: an overflowing harvest!
Origine du mot
Originally a Buddhist term referring to the benefits of following the path, it evolved into a general term for advantage and eventually financial profit.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, people visit shrines to seek 'go-riyaku' (spiritual benefit) for specific needs like health, business success, or passing exams.
Quiz rapide
会社を経営する目的は、＿＿＿を上げることだけではありません。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 利益
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
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洪水
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伝染
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感染
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抗体
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細菌
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ウイルス
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検査
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投薬
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