The positive outcomes or advantages gained from engaging in activities, particularly through economic endeavors, perceived as beneficial for the future.
The surplus remaining after deducting costs from revenue, often referring to financial gain.
A societal structure formed for the purpose of enabling its members to achieve benefits, such as in profit-driven enterprises or labor unions.
The state of being advantageous or useful, which contributes positively to a person's or society's well-being.
Refers to the various blessings, benefits, or happiness that arise from acts of kindness or compassion, either in a religious context or secular social interactions.
Example:
一郎は利益よりも友情を大切にする。
A condition or situation that results in a lack of benefit or profit, often leading to unfavorable outcomes.
An aspect of a decision or circumstance that leads to harm or loss, placing someone at a disadvantage relative to others.
The state of encountering impediments or negative consequences that affect one's interests or goals unfavorably.
The profit generated from regular business operations after accounting for non-operating income and expenses, reflecting the core profitability of a company without extraordinary items or taxes.
A financial measure that indicates the earnings a company generates from its usual activities, offering insight into operational efficiency and sustainability.
The income accrued from day-to-day business activities, demonstrating a company's performance in its normal course of doing business while excluding irregular gains or losses.
The net earnings retained from ongoing operations after adjustments for other income and expenses, serving as a key indicator of a company’s financial health and capability to generate consistent profits.
The proportion of profit generated in relation to sales revenue or invested capital.
A measure indicating how much profit is earned for every unit of revenue or capital invested, expressed as a percentage.
A concept in compensation law referring to the income that a person would have earned if not for the occurrence of an event such as an accident, particularly if that person had lived to the expected age of labor capacity.
The presumed benefit or earnings that could have been acquired in the absence of a wrongful act or breach of duty, used to determine the amount of damages in legal disputes.