“Wise” or “Clever” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “利”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “利” means “Make a profit”, “Interest (on a deposit)” or “Be good for” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “利”
Jouyou Kanji “利” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 7 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | り(ri) |
| Kun-Yomi | き(く)(ki(ku)) |
| と(し)(to(shi)) | |
| するど(い)(surudo(i)) | |
| よ(い)(yo(i)) | |
| Meanings | Sharp, Pointed, Cutting |
| Good, Fine, All right, Convenient | |
| Profit, Make a profit, Gains | |
| Interest (on a deposit) | |
| Have effect, Be efficacious, Be good for | |
| Wise, Clever |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “利”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 利運(りうん-ri u n) | Luck, Fortune, Good luck, Luckiness, Good fortune |
| 利益(りえき-ri e ki) | Profit, Return, Gain, Income |
| 利害(りがい-ri ga i) | Advantages and disadvantages, Interests of parties, Concern |
| 利勘(りかん-ri ka n) | To be exact in accounts, To be exact in one’s accounts, To be exact in claiming one’s due, To be miserly, To be stingy |
| 利器(りき-ri ki) | ① Sharp-edged tool, Sharp weapon, ② Convenience, Facility, ③ Superior talent, Outstanding ability |
| 利剣(りけん-ri ke n) | Sharp sword |
| 利権(りけん-ri ke n) | Interest, Rights, Concession |
| 利権屋(りけんや-ri ke n ya) | Concession hunter, Profiteer, Grafter |
| 利己(りこ-ri ko) | Selfishness, Self‐interest |
| 利己主義(りこしゅぎ-ri ko shu gi) | Egoism, Selfishness, Individualism |
| 利口 or 悧巧(りこう-ri ko u) | Smart, Clever, Intelligent, Bright, Wise, Sensible, Shrewd |
| 利根(りこん-ri ko n) | Intelligence, Cleverness, Braininess, Wiseness, Smart |
| 利札(りさつ-ri sa tsu) | Coupon, Interest coupon |
| 利子(りし-ri shi) | Interest (on a loan, deposit etc) |
| 利潤(りじゅん-ri ju n) | Emolument, Profit, Earnings, Benefit |
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