粗利

• Reading: あらり
• Romaji: arari
• Kanji breakdown: 粗 (so/ara) — rough, crude; 利 (ri) — profit, benefit
• Pronunciation: /a.ɾa.ɾi/

Meaning

Gross profit; gross margin. The difference between sales revenue and the direct cost of goods sold, before deducting operating expenses.

An abbreviated, conversational form of 粗利益 (ararieki), commonly used in business discussions. A noun representing the first measure of profitability — revenue minus direct production or procurement costs. Essential for evaluating a product line's basic viability before factoring in overhead. The related term 粗利率 refers to the gross margin ratio.

Examples

1. 粗利が低すぎて、このビジネスモデルでは利益が出ない。 The gross profit is too low for this business model to be profitable.
2. 新商品の粗利率は35%を目標にしている。 We are targeting a gross margin of 35% for the new product.
3. 粗利を上げるには仕入れ価格を下げるか販売価格を引き上げるしかない。 The only ways to increase gross profit are to lower procurement costs or raise selling prices.

Usage Guide

Context: business, accounting, retail, startups

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Abbreviated from 粗利益 (ararieki). 粗 (ara) means rough or crude, and 利 (ri) means profit. Together they suggest unrefined profit — before expenses are stripped away.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Business professionals