N3
利 meaning and readings
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Kanji
利
N3
- Meaning
- benefit, advantageous, useful
- Onyomi
- リ
- Kunyomi
- き(く)
- Formula
- 利 = 禾 + 刂。
Story
利 shows 禾 and 刂 together, and means 'benefit, advantageous, useful'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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