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益
益 (readings: えき, やく; Japanese kanji) means “benefit / profit”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 利益 (profit).
What does 益 mean?
| Kanji | 益 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | benefit / profit |
| Readings | えき, やく |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 益
益 is read えき or やく depending on the word.
Example words with 益
| Example | 利益 (profit) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14