English–Japanese

“benefit” in Japanese

Japanese

Also得 (toku) · 益 (eki) · 得する (tokusuru)

Pronunciation

Romajionkei

Example

私たちは技術の恩恵を受けています。watashi ta chi wa gi jutsu no on kei o u ke te i ma su

We benefit from technology.

Illustration for 恩恵 (benefit)

How to say “benefit” in Japanese

“Benefit” in Japanese is 恩恵 (onkei).

Presents a person or group as receiving a favorable gain or help from a source.

Full entry for 恩恵: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恩恵

この制度は高齢者に大きな恩恵をもたらします。ko no sei do wa kō rei sha ni ō ki na on kei o mo ta ra shi ma su

This system brings great benefits to older people.

Tips for using 恩恵

  • In conversational Japanese, 恩恵を受ける (onkei o ukeru) sounds formal and often describes benefits from technology, public systems, or nature rather than a small personal favor.

Other Japanese words for “benefit”

2

得

toku

nounbenefit

早く申し込むと得をします。haya ku mō shi ko mu to toku o shi ma su

If you sign up early, you will benefit.

3

益

eki

nounbenefit

この話は誰の益にもなりません。ko no hanashi wa dare no eki ni mo na ri ma se n

This talk is of no benefit to anyone.

早く予約すれば得します。haya ku yo yaku su re ba toku shi ma su

You benefit if you book early.

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