Usefulness or advantage; something that brings benefit or a favorable effect.
この経験はきっと君の将来に益になるよ。
This experience will surely be beneficial for your future.
運動は健康に益があると言われている。
Exercise is said to be beneficial to health.
みんなのためになることを優先するのが益だ。
Prioritizing what benefits everyone is advantageous.
Profit or gains obtained from business or transactions; used in accounting or economic contexts.
会社は今年、予想以上の益を計上した。
The company recorded higher-than-expected profits this year.
投資から得られる益とリスクをよく考えよう。
Consider carefully the profits and risks that come from investments.