JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
利 — profit
- Reading
- リ・き.く
- Meaning
- profit; advantage; benefit
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
利 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is リ・き.く and it means profit; advantage; benefit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
利 appears in everyday japanese words such as 利子 (interest), 利息 (interest) and 利根 (intelligence).
Japanese words containing 利
Frequently asked questions
What does 利 mean in Japanese?
利 means profit; advantage; benefit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 利 read?
利 is read リ・き.く. Reading it inside real words — 利子 and 利息 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 利 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 利 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 利 in a word?
A common word containing 利 is 利子 (りし) — "interest". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 利 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 利 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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