Quick answer
利 is the kanji for "Profit". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is き.く (kiku). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Profit
Also : Benefit · Advantage
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 利 represents 'PROFIT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of profit.
On-reading: り — remember this sound by associating it with profit. Kun-reading: き.く.
Example Sentences
利益を最大化する戦略を立てました。
りえきをさいだいかするせんりゃくをたてました。
I formulated a strategy to maximize profit.
この機能は非常に便利です。
このきのうはひじょうにべんりです。
This function is very convenient.
Vocabulary using 利
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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