1.
advantageous, favorable, profitable
Providing a benefit or advantage; in a position that is likely to lead to success.
この条件は私たちに有利だ。
These conditions are favorable to us.
彼は有利な立場にいる。
He is in an advantageous position.
交渉を有利に進めたい。
I want to advance the negotiations in our favor.
有利 is a na-adjective describing situations, conditions, or positions that provide an advantage or benefit.
FORMS:
- Na-adjective: 有利な条件 (favorable conditions)
- Adverbial: 有利に進める (to advance favorably)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 有利な立場: advantageous position
- 有利に働く: to work in one's favor
- 〜に有利だ: to be advantageous to ~
- 有利な条件: favorable terms
WORD FORMATION:
有 (to have) + 利 (benefit, advantage)
CONTRAST:
- 不利: disadvantageous, unfavorable (antonym)
- 有益: beneficial, useful (broader in meaning)
Related Words
Antonym:
不利 (disadvantageous)