1Financial profit or gain obtained through business, investment, or trade.
今期は経費を減らして利益を伸ばした。
This term we increased profit by cutting expenses.
この商品は利益率が高い。
This product has a high profit margin.
投資で得た利益に税金がかかる。
Tax is charged on profits earned from investment.
会社は今年、過去最高の利益を上げた。
The company posted its highest-ever profit this year.
2A benefit or advantage to a person, group, or society; one's interests.
その決定は全体の利益を考えて下された。
That decision was made with the overall interest in mind.
彼は自分の利益しか考えない人だ。
He's a person who only thinks about his own interests.
消費者の利益を守る法律が改正された。
The law protecting consumers' interests was revised.
3A divine blessing or favor granted by a god or Buddha, usually used in the form ご利益.
このお守りには縁結びのご利益があるそうだ。
This charm is said to bring the blessing of a good relationship.
毎年お参りして商売繁盛のご利益を願っている。
I visit the shrine every year to pray for the blessing of business prosperity.