VocabJLPT N1
to be profitable
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be profitable
  2. 2. to yield a profit
This verb means to make a profit or to be profitable. It is used in business or everyday contexts to describe a situation where money is being earned or a venture is going well financially.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

But still, will just raising prices actually make us more profitable?

Sentence 2

I heard it was a good rice harvest this year and farmers did well for themselves.

Sentence 3

This town gets a lot of tourists, so it tends to be quite profitable depending on the season.

Sentence 4

I threw together some extra bento boxes while making dinner, they sold, and I made a little money.

Sentence 5

Once the upfront investment is recouped, it will be profitable in the long run.