ベネフィットbenefitto

1. nounbenefit

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  Synonym益えきWrittenLiterary word for benefit or use, mostly in set phrases like 「益がある」「無益」「有益」; on its own it reads written. 「ベネフィット」 is a loanword heard mainly in business.
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  Synonym利りWrittenBenefit or profit; standing alone it survives in phrases like 「地の利」「利を得る」, and it forms 「利子」「利息」. 「ベネフィット」 points to benefits you receive.
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  Synonym恩恵おんけいNeutralA favor or blessing received, as in 「自然の恩恵」「恩恵を受ける」, carrying gratitude for being favored; 「ベネフィット」 states a benefit neutrally.
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  SynonymためNeutralIn 「ためになる」「ためにならない」 it means good for someone; very common in speech. 「ベネフィット」 is a noun with a business flavor.
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  Synonym便益べんえきWrittenConvenience plus benefit, common in government and economic analysis such as 「費用便益分析」; 「ベネフィット」 is a loanword typical of business and marketing.
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  RelatedプラスNeutralLoanword for the plus sign or positive numbers, extended to mean advantageous, as in 「プラスになる」; common in speech. 「ベネフィット」 is a noun for a concrete benefit.
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  Related便宜べんぎWrittenConvenience or special accommodation, as in 「便宜を図る」「便宜上」; the focus is on convenience given. 「ベネフィット」 is the benefit or gain received.
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  Related効用こうようWrittenUse or utility; in economics, the satisfaction gained from consuming, as in 「効用を最大化する」. 「ベネフィット」 covers benefits in a general sense.
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  Related効能こうのうNeutralThe effect or efficacy of medicines, hot springs and the like, as in 「温泉の効能」「薬の効能」; limited to things that exert an effect. 「ベネフィット」 means benefits in general.
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  Related福利ふくりNeutralHappiness and benefit; used in 「福利厚生」「社会福利」, focused on the treatment and security of employees and members of society; 「ベネフィット」 is a general word for benefits.
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  RelatedアドバンテージNeutralLoanword for an edge over an opponent, mostly in sports and competition, as in 「ホームのアドバンテージ」; 「ベネフィット」 is a benefit received, with no comparison implied.
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  Related特典とくてんNeutralExtra perks or privileges that come with something, as in 「会員特典」「購入特典」; 「ベネフィット」 covers benefits generally, while 「特典」 is only the specially offered ones.
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  Related恩沢おんたくWrittenFavors from gods and Buddhas or a lord; an archaic literary word rarely seen today. Everyday speech says 「恩恵」, a context far removed from 「ベネフィット」.
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  Related恵沢けいたくFormalGrace or blessing; today it appears mainly in legal provisions stating basic principles and is not used in daily life. Say 「恩恵」 generally, 「ベネフィット」 in business.
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  Related裨益ひえきWrittenTo benefit or help, as in 「社会に裨益する」; strongly literary, found in papers and official documents. Everyday speech says 「役に立つ」「ためになる」.
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  AntonymデメリットNeutralLoanword for drawbacks or disadvantages, paired with 「メリット」; it stands opposite 「ベネフィット」 on the benefits-versus-drawbacks axis.
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  Antonym損失そんしつNeutralLoss of money, assets or profit, as in 「損失を出す」; leans written. It is the opposite of 「ベネフィット」, which is about benefits gained.

Use 「ベネフィット」 for the benefits customers get, mainly in business and marketing. In everyday speech, say 「メリット」 for advantages, 「特典」 for perks and deals, and 「恩恵」 for blessings received. The opposite is 「デメリット」.

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1. ある行動こうどうや事柄ことがらから得えられる良よい結果けっかや利益りえきのこと。