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益
“benefit / profit” in Japanese is 益, read eki, yaku (えき, やく). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 利益 (profit).
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みんなの利益を考える。
みんなのりえきをかんがえる。I think about everyone's benefit.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 益 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | benefit / profit |
| Readings | えき, やく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 利益 (profit) |
How to read 益
益 is read eki (えき) or yaku (やく) depending on the word.
Words with 益
- 利益
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Updated: 2026-08-28