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利
利 (readings: り, き; Japanese kanji) means “benefit / profit”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 利益 (profit).
What does 利 mean?
| Kanji | 利 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | benefit / profit |
| Readings | り, き |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 利
利 is read り or き depending on the word.
Example words with 利
| Example | 利益 (profit) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14