益
Kanji · N1
益 / benefit
Kanji for benefit, gain, or profit.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エキ、ヤク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ま.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
益 carries the meaning benefit, gain, or profit.
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Common compounds with 益
公益こうえきpublic interest / public benefit / public good
国益こくえきnational interest
有益ゆうえきbeneficial / profitable / useful
利益りえきprofit / gains
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