利
Kanji · N2
利 / profit
Kanji for profit, advantage, or benefit.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | き.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
利 carries the meaning profit, advantage, or benefit.
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Common compounds with 利
右利きみぎききright-handedness / right-handed person / right-hander
利潤りじゅんprofit / returns
鋭利えいりsharp / keen / acute
左利きひだりききleft-handedness / left-handed person / left-hander
権利けんりright / privilege
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