有 益(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)な情報(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)は非常(ひじょう)に有益(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)な活動(かつどう)を行(おこな)う団体(だんたい)を支援(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)な情報(じょうほう): useful information
有益(ゆうえき)な経験(けいけん): beneficial experience
有益(ゆうえき)な助言(じょげん): helpful advice
社会(しゃかい)に有益(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)
役(やく)に立(た)つ: useful, helpful (everyday expression)

Related Words

Synonym: 有用(ゆうよう) (useful, practical)

Synonym: 有意義(ゆういぎ) (meaningful, worthwhile)

Compare: 役(やく)に立(た)つ (useful, helpful)

Related: 役立(やくだ)つ (to be useful, to be helpful)

Compare: 有利(ゆうり) (advantageous, favorable)

Compare: 耳寄(みみよ)り (welcome (news))

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Added 2026.2.23 14:15 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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