益: the kanji for benefit; profit
益 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means benefit; profit. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
益 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
益 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).
エキ (eki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 利益りえき · rieki | profit |
| 有益ゆうえき · yūeki | beneficial; useful |
| 公益こうえき · kōeki | public interest |
ヤク (yaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ご利益ごりやく · goriyaku | divine blessing |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今年は会社の利益が増えた。Kotoshi wa kaisha no rieki ga fueta.The company's profits rose this year.
- とても有益な情報をありがとう。Totemo yūeki na jōhō o arigatō.Thank you for the very useful information.
- この神社は商売のご利益があるそうだ。Kono jinja wa shōbai no goriyaku ga aru sō da.They say this shrine brings good luck in business.
- 公益のための活動をしている。Kōeki no tame no katsudō o shite iru.We carry out activities for the public good.
- 売上から経費を引いたものが利益だ。Uriage kara keihi o hiita mono ga rieki da.Profit is sales minus expenses.
Questions about 益
How many strokes does 益 have?
益 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 益?
The on readings are eki (エキ), yaku (ヤク). 益 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 益?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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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 益
- 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.