Benefit in Japanese
"benefit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
益
eki
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "benefit". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
benefit, gain, profit, advantage
Reading: eki
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of water overflowing from dish. Increase, profit.
What it carries
Profit, beneficial, increase. Represents gaining.
Related kanji for "benefit"
benefit
ri
Combines 'grain' (禾) with 'blade' (刂), from cutting rice with a sharp blade. Means sharpness, profit, and convenience.
benefit
kou
Composed of cross and power. Effect of crossing power.
benefit
i · nature, dynamic
Shape of training elephant with hand. To do, to act.
benefit
yaku
Composed of grass and comfort. Grass that brings comfort.
benefit
on · beautiful, peaceful
Composed of cause and heart. Gratitude with cause in heart.
benefit
toku
Composed of go, measure, and shell. Getting shell by going.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for benefit?
The most common kanji for "benefit" is 益, read as eki. It means benefit, gain, profit. Related kanji: 利 (benefit), 効 (benefit), 為 (benefit), 薬 (benefit), 恩 (benefit), 得 (benefit).
How many strokes does 益 have?
益 has 10 strokes.