粗利益

• Reading: あらりえき
• Romaji: ararieki
• Kanji breakdown: 粗 (so/ara) — rough, crude; 利 (ri) — profit; 益 (eki) — benefit, surplus
• Pronunciation: /a.ɾa.ɾi.e.ki/

Meaning

Gross profit; gross margin. The formal accounting term for revenue minus cost of goods sold, before operating expenses are deducted.

A formal noun used in financial statements and accounting reports. Contrasted with 営業利益 (operating profit) and 純利益 (net profit). 粗利益 is the top-line profitability figure, showing margin before selling, general, and administrative expenses are applied. The abbreviated form 粗利 is more common in day-to-day business conversation.

Examples

1. 今期の粗利益は前年比10%増加した。 Gross profit for the current period increased by 10% year on year.
2. 粗利益率を改善するため、製造コストの見直しを行った。 We reviewed manufacturing costs in order to improve the gross profit margin.
3. 損益計算書では粗利益の次に販売管理費が記載される。 On an income statement, selling, general, and administrative expenses are listed after gross profit.

Usage Guide

Context: accounting, finance, business reports

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 粗 (ara) — rough, unrefined — 利 (ri) — profit — and 益 (eki) — benefit, surplus. The full form of 粗利, with 益 added to emphasise the profit surplus element.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional