Profit; the monetary gain remaining after costs are subtracted from revenue, especially in business or investment contexts.
今年は利潤が前年より増えた。
This year the profits increased compared with last year.
企業は利潤を上げるために生産性の向上を図った。
The company sought to improve productivity in order to raise its profits.
利潤率を高めるには販売価格とコストのバランスを見直す必要がある。
To increase the profit margin you need to review the balance between selling price and costs.