益
益·benefit, profit, gain
- On-yomi
- エキヤク
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 利益 | りえき | profit, benefit |
| 有益 | ゆうえき | beneficial, useful |
| 収益 | しゅうえき | earnings, revenue |
| 損益 | そんえき | profit and loss |
| ご利益 | ごりやく | divine favor, blessing |
Example sentences
会社は今年、大きな利益を上げた。
かいしゃはことし、おおきなりえきをあげた。
The company made a large profit this year.
この講座は初心者にとって非常に有益だ。
このこうざはしょしんしゃにとってひじょうにゆうえきだ。
This course is very useful for beginners.
事業の収益は前年より増えた。
じぎょうのしゅうえきはぜんねんよりふえた。
The revenue from the business increased compared with the previous year.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
- 益盆盆 (tray, as in お盆) also sits on 皿 (dish), but the top is 分, not 八 over 一 and 八.
- 益溢溢 (overflow) is 益 with the water radical 氵 added.
Common mistakes
- 益 is エキ in most words (利益, 有益). The reading ヤク appears in ご利益 (blessing from a shrine).
- 損益 (profit and loss) is そんえき; the pair 損 (loss) and 益 (gain) are opposites.
Memory aid
Picture it
A dish 皿 overflowing at the top: more than enough is a benefit.
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