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VocabJLPT N2

to profit

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to profit
2. to get
3. to have (bear, beget) a child
4. to have a stroke of luck

This verb means to earn money or to make a profit. It is commonly used in business contexts or casual conversation when talking about making money or gaining financial benefit from something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

There's nothing wrong with turning a profit.

Sentence 2

My dad said, "You make your money when business is good."

Sentence 3

This year I want to focus less on cutting costs and more on actually making money!

Sentence 4

"If you want to profit from knowledge, never stop learning," he said.

Sentence 5

So how much did you actually make on that investment?