Japanese word

有益

Pronunciation

Romajiyūeki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivebeneficial

Example

この本は有益です。ko no hon wa yū eki de su

This book is beneficial.

Illustration for 有益 (beneficial)

More examples

先生は試験の準備に有益な助言をくださいました。sen sei wa shi ken no jun bi ni yū eki na jo gen o ku da sa i ma shi ta

The teacher gave me useful advice for preparing for the test.

Core concept

Describes something that adds value by helping someone or producing a favorable outcome.

Common phrases

  • 有益な経験yū eki na kei ken

    valuable experience

  • 有益な資料yū eki na shi ryō

    useful material

  • 有益な議論yū eki na gi ron

    productive discussion

Similar words

有用yūyō: Is useful for a particular purpose and can be put to practical use.
有効yūkō: Works well for achieving a specific purpose or result.
有意義yūigi: Offers value or meaning through an activity, experience, or effort.

Definition in Japanese

人や物事に役立ち、利益を与えるさま。hito ya mono goto ni yaku da chi ri eki o ata e ru sa ma

Word origin

有益 (yūeki) is a Sino-Japanese word formed from 有 (yū, "have") and 益 (eki, "benefit").

Usage tips

  • A book, lesson, or suggestion can be 有益 (yūeki) when it gives useful knowledge, whereas profitable mainly refers to financial gain.

Other meanings

  • profitablena-adjective
  • instructivena-adjective

Opposites

  • 無益muekiuselessna-adjective
  • 有害yūgaiharmfulna-adjective

Related words

  • 有益性yūekiseiusefulnessnoun

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