N1
益 meaning and readings
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Kanji
益
N1
- Meaning
- profit, beneficial
- Onyomi
- エキ、ヤク
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 益 = 丷 + 一 + ハ + 皿。
Story
益 shows 丷+一+ハ and 皿 together, and means 'profit, beneficial'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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