Japanese word

利益

Pronunciation

Romajirieki

Meaning

  • nounprofit

Example

会社の利益が増えました。kai sha no ri eki ga fu e ma shi ta

The company's profit increased.

Illustration for 利益 (profit)

More examples

会社は利益を社員に還元します。kai sha wa ri eki o sha in ni kan gen shi ma su

The company returns its profits to its employees.

Core concept

Refers to a favorable return that remains after the costs or effort needed to obtain it are considered.

Common phrases

  • 利益を上げるri eki o a ge ru

    earn a profit

  • 利益を得るri eki o u ru

    make a profit

  • 利益が出るri eki ga de ru

    make a profit

Similar words

儲けmōke: Money gained from a business or activity, especially in casual speech.
収益shūeki: Money earned from business activities, often before all costs are deducted.

Definition in Japanese

事業や取引などによって得られる、費用を引いたあとのもうけ。ji gyō ya torihiki na do ni yo tte e ra re ru hi yō o hi i ta a to no mō ke

Word origin

利益 (rieki) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 利 (ri, "benefit") and 益 (eki, "gain").

Usage tips

  • In business English, profit is the amount left after costs, so it differs from revenue, which refers to sales before costs.

Other meanings

  • gainsnoun

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