Japanese Conversation · Level 111
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Japanese word
益
Pronunciation
Romajieki
Meaning
- nounbenefit
Example
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.
More examples
その提案は会社にも地域にも益をもたらします。so no tei an wa gai sha ni mo chi iki ni mo eki o mo ta ra shi ma su
The proposal brings benefits to both the company and the local community.
Core concept
Describes a favorable result or practical value that comes from something.
Common phrases
益になるeki ni na ru
be of use
益をもたらすeki o mo ta ra su
provide a benefit
益を得るeki o u ru
obtain a benefit
Similar words
利益rieki: A benefit or advantage gained from an action, arrangement, or situation.
得toku: A gain or advantage that makes a situation favorable.
恩恵onkei: A benefit received from a person, system, or situation.
Definition in Japanese
ある事柄によって得られる有利な結果や、役立つこと。a ru koto gara ni yo tte e ra re ru yū ri na kek ka ya yaku da tsu ko to
Word origin
益 (eki, "benefit") is a Sino-Japanese reading of Chinese 益, a character originally depicting water rising above a vessel and extending to the ideas of increase and benefit.
Usage tips
- 益 (eki) is a bookish noun in modern Japanese, so using it can make a statement sound measured or formal rather than casual.