利(り)

り

noun

profit; benefit; advantage; interest

1. profit; benefit; advantage

A gain or favorable outcome, especially financial profit or practical advantage. Appears frequently as a component in compound words.

To gain a profit.

Weigh the benefits and drawbacks before making a decision.

There is also the view that one should uphold righteousness rather than chase profit.

2. interest (on a loan or deposit)

Interest paid on borrowed money or earned on savings. Used in financial contexts, particularly in compound nouns.

The interest on the fixed deposit went up from last month.

In an era of low interest rates, deposits earn almost no interest.

Most commonly encountered as a component of compound nouns rather than as a standalone word.

COMMON COMPOUNDS (sense 1 — profit/benefit):

COMMON COMPOUNDS (sense 2 — interest):

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