JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
益 — benefit
- Reading
- エキ・ヤク・ま.す
- Meaning
- benefit; gain; profit; advantage
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
益 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is エキ・ヤク・ま.す and it means benefit; gain; profit; advantage. 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.
益 appears in everyday japanese words such as 収益 (earnings), 有益 (beneficial) and 益々 (increasingly).
Japanese words containing 益
Frequently asked questions
What does 益 mean in Japanese?
益 means benefit; gain; profit; advantage in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 益 read?
益 is read エキ・ヤク・ま.す. Reading it inside real words — 収益 and 有益 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 益 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 益 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 益 in a word?
A common word containing 益 is 収益 (しゅうえき) — "earnings". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 益 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 益 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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