益
benefit · gain · profit · advantage
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
䒑 + 八 + 皿
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of water overflowing from dish. Increase, profit.
Symbolism
Profit, beneficial, increase. Represents gaining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Prospering more and more
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
有害無益
ゆうがいむえき
more harm than good; harmful and of no use; more harm than good
問答無益
もんどうむえき
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion; there being no use in arguing (about it)
現世利益
げんせりやく
benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; happiness gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings; benefits gained in this world through observance of the Buddhist teachings
益者三友
えきしゃさんゆう
three kinds of beneficial friends: straightforward, sincere, and well-informed ones; three kinds of beneficial friends: straightforward, sincere, and well-informed ones
無益有害
むえきゆうがい
useless and harmful; useless and harmful
Proverbs & Idioms
益々ご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます
ますますごせいえいのこととおよろこびもうしあげます
May you continue to prosper
A formal greeting wishing continued success
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 益 mean in Japanese?
益 means benefit, gain, profit, advantage.
How do you read 益?
On'yomi: エキ、ヤク (EKI, YAKU). Kun'yomi: ま.す (masu).
How many strokes does 益 have?
益 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 益 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 益 (benefit, gain, profit, advantage) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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