Monetary or economic profit/gain obtained from business, investment, etc.; financial return.
今年は売上が伸びても利益はあまり増えなかった。
This year sales grew, but profits didn't increase much.
投資の利益を確定するために株を売った。
I sold the stock to lock in the investment gains.
利益率を上げるには無駄な経費を削減する必要がある。
To raise the profit margin you need to cut unnecessary expenses.
Benefit or advantage (for an individual, group, or society); interests (e.g., public interest or self-interest).
この政策は国民全体の利益になるだろう。
This policy will likely be in the interest of the whole population.
彼はいつも自分の利益ばかり考えている。
He always thinks only about his own interests.
公共の利益を優先して判断する必要がある。
We need to make decisions that prioritize the public interest.
Blessing or benefit (often used as ご利益) believed to be granted by a deity or Buddha; a miraculous favor or protection.
初詣で神社に行って家内安全のご利益を祈った。
I went to the shrine for New Year's and prayed for my family's safety and blessings.
彼は病気が治ったのを仏のご利益だと信じている。
He believes his recovery from illness is a blessing from Buddha.
お守りを買えばご利益があるかもしれないと母が言った。
My mother said that buying an amulet might bring blessings.