利: the kanji for benefit; advantage
利 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means benefit; advantage. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
利 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
利 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
リ (ri)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 利用りよう · riyō | use |
| 便利べんり · benri | convenient |
| 有利ゆうり · yūri | advantageous |
きく (kiku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 利くきく · kiku | to be effective; to function |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 図書館をよく利用します。Toshokan o yoku riyō shimasu.I often use the library.
- この機械はとても便利です。Kono kikai wa totemo benri desu.This machine is very convenient.
- 先に情報を持っている方が有利です。Saki ni jōhō o motte iru hō ga yūri desu.It's advantageous to have information first.
- この薬はよく利く。Kono kusuri wa yoku kiku.This medicine is very effective.
- 電車を利用して通勤しています。Densha o riyō shite tsūkin shite imasu.I commute using the train.
Questions about 利
How many strokes does 利 have?
利 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 利?
The on readings are ri (リ). The kun readings are kiku (きく).
What JLPT level is 利?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 利
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.