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VocabJLPT N2

profit

な-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. profit
2. advantage

This word can mean "profit," "advantage," or "benefit," and is often used to describe something that is a good deal or to one's advantage. It also appears as a suffix in compound words related to gaining or acquiring something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Cleaning out the fridge cut down on wasteful spending — totally worth it.

Sentence 2

A seat opened up out of nowhere and there was no extra charge — what a win!

Sentence 3

So in the end, everyone just acts in their own self-interest, huh!

Sentence 4

"You come out ahead by learning, not by winning," the teacher said.

Sentence 5

When it comes to relationships, keeping that unnecessary comment to yourself pays off.