Japanese word

儲け

Pronunciation

Romajimōke

Meaning

  • nounprofit

Example

この店は儲けが少ないです。ko no mise wa mō ke ga suku na i de su

This shop makes little profit.

Illustration for 儲け (profit)

More examples

売上から経費を引くと、儲けがほとんど残りません。uriage ka ra kei hi o hi ku to mō ke ga ho to n do noko ri ma se n

After expenses are deducted from sales, hardly any profit remains.

Core concept

Centers on the gain obtained from work, trade, or another money-making activity.

Common phrases

  • 儲けが少ないmō ke ga suku na i

    make little profit

  • 儲けを出すmō ke o da su

    make a profit

  • 儲けを増やすmō ke o fu ya su

    increase profits

Similar words

利益rieki: The money gained from business activity after costs are deducted, common in formal accounting.
稼ぎkasegi: Money earned through one's work or business activity, with a casual and personal meaning.

Definition in Japanese

商売や仕事などで得る金銭上の利益や収入。shō bai ya shi goto na do de e ru kin sen jō no ri eki ya shū nyū

Word origin

儲け (mōke) is the noun form of 儲ける (mōkeru), a native Japanese verb meaning "to earn or gain", so it denotes the resulting gain.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 儲け (mōke) often sounds more casual and personal than 利益 (rieki), which is common in formal business and accounting contexts.

Other meanings

  • earningsnoun

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