利 — Profit
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Common Japanese Words with 利 (Profit)
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Doing a task (用) for profit (利) is the utilization of your time.
Someone whose mouth (口) brings them profit (利) is very clever.
To have (有) a profit (利) is highly advantageous.
Frequently Asked Questions About 利 (Profit)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 利 (Profit)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 利 ("Profit", read as り) is: Kitchens (き) need grain so we cut it to make profit... simple reason (り). Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 利 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 利 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 利 means "Profit". Its primary reading is り (On'yomi: り; Kun'yomi: き). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 利?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 利 include: 利用 (りよう - utilization), 利口 (りこう - clever, shrewd, bright, sharp, wise, intelligent), 有利 (ゆうり - advantageous, better, profitable, lucrative).
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