Profit in Japanese
"profit" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
得
toku
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "profit". 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 "profit"
profit
eki
Shape of water overflowing from dish. Increase, profit.
profit
toku
Composed of go, measure, and shell. Getting shell by going.
profit by(also: wet, be watered, receive benefits)
jun · nature
Composed of water and intercalary. Moistened by extra water.
tempting profit(also: food, bait, prey)
ji
Composed of food and ear. Food like ear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for profit?
The most common kanji for "profit" is 利, read as ri. It means profit, advantage, benefit. Related kanji: 益 (profit), 得 (profit), 潤 (profit by), 餌 (tempting profit).
How many strokes does 利 have?
利 has 7 strokes.