Advantage in Japanese
"advantage" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
利
ri
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "advantage". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
profit, advantage, benefit
Reading: ri
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'grain' (禾) with 'blade' (刂), from cutting rice with a sharp blade. Means sharpness, profit, and convenience.
What it carries
Symbolizes profit, usefulness, and efficiency. Represents wisdom to advance things favorably and practical value.
Related kanji for "advantage"
advantage
eki
Shape of water overflowing from dish. Increase, profit.
advantage
toku
Composed of go, measure, and shell. Getting shell by going.
advantage
i · nature, dynamic
Shape of training elephant with hand. To do, to act.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for advantage?
The most common kanji for "advantage" is 利, read as ri. It means profit, advantage, benefit. Related kanji: 益 (advantage), 得 (advantage), 為 (advantage).
How many strokes does 利 have?
利 has 7 strokes.