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益

益 — benefit, gain, profit

Learn the correct stroke order for 益 (benefit), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 510 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)エキeki、ヤクyaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ま.すmasu
Strokes10
Radical皿
Frequency#674
Meaningsbenefit, gain, profit, advantage

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

権益けんえきrights and interests (esp. those a country holds abroad)noun
公益こうえきpublic interest; public benefit; public goodnoun
国益こくえきnational interestnoun
差益さえきmarginal profitsnoun
収益しゅうえきearnings; proceeds; returnsnoun
純益じゅんえきclear profit; net income; net profitnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 益 (benefit) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 皿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 益 is #674, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

権益けんえき — rights and interests (esp. those a country holds abroad)
公益こうえき — public interest; public benefit; public good
国益こくえき — national interest

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 益 have?

The kanji 益 (benefit) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 益?

益 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 益 mean?

益 means: benefit, gain, profit, advantage. On'yomi readings: エキ, ヤク. Kun'yomi readings: ま.す.

What JLPT level is 益?

益 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.