(ゆうえき)

ゆうえき
na-adjective, noun
beneficial, useful, profitable
1. beneficial, useful, profitable
Having a positive or helpful effect. Used for information, experiences, activities, or substances that provide some advantage or benefit.
有益(ゆうえき)情報(じょうほう)をありがとう。
Thank you for the useful information.
この研修(けんしゅう)非常(ひじょう)有益(ゆうえき)だった。
This training session was extremely beneficial.
社会(しゃかい)にとって有益(ゆうえき)活動(かつどう)(おこな)団体(だんたい)支援(しえん)したい。
I want to support organizations that carry out activities beneficial to society.

USAGE:
A somewhat formal word. Used as a na-adjective (有益(ゆうえき)な) or with に: 社会(しゃかい)にとって有益(ゆうえき) (beneficial to society). Common in written language, reports, and academic contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 有益(ゆうえき)情報(じょうほう): useful information
  • 有益(ゆうえき)経験(けいけん): beneficial experience
  • 有益(ゆうえき)助言(じょげん): helpful advice
  • 社会(しゃかい)有益(ゆうえき): beneficial to society

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 有用(ゆうよう): useful (similar, slightly more practical)
  • 有意義(ゆういぎ): meaningful, worthwhile (emphasizes significance)
  • (やく)()つ: useful, helpful (everyday expression)