純利益

• Reading: じゅんりえき
• Romaji: junrieki
• Kanji breakdown: 純 (jun) — pure, net; 利 (ri) — profit, benefit; 益 (eki) — gain, advantage
• Pronunciation: /dʑɯɴ.ɾi.e.ki/

Meaning

Net income; net profit. The profit remaining after all expenses, taxes, and deductions.

A compound noun used in accounting and finance to refer to the bottom-line profit after subtracting all costs from revenue. Contrasts with 売上総利益 (gross profit) and 営業利益 (operating profit). Frequently appears in earnings reports, financial news, and business discussions. Also called 最終利益 (final profit) or 当期純利益 (net income for the period).

Examples

1. 今期の純利益は前年比20%増だった。 Net profit for this fiscal period was up 20% year-over-year.
2. 売上は伸びたが、純利益は減少した。 Sales grew, but net profit declined.
3. 純利益の一部を株主に配当として還元する。 A portion of the net profit is returned to shareholders as dividends.

Usage Guide

Context: finance, accounting, business news

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 純 (jun, pure/net) + 利益 (rieki, profit/benefit). Literally 'pure profit' — the amount remaining after all impurities (expenses) are removed.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional