収益

• Reading: しゅうえき
• Romaji: shuueki
• Kanji breakdown: 収 (shuu) — gather, collect, income; 益 (eki) — benefit, profit
• Pronunciation: /ɕɯ.ɯ.e.ki/

Meaning

Earnings; revenue; proceeds. Income generated from business activities or investments.

A noun used in finance and business reporting. Key collocations: 収益性 (profitability), 収益モデル (revenue model), 収益を上げる (generate revenue), 営業収益 (operating revenue). Broader than 利益 (rieki, profit) — 収益 refers to total income before expenses, while 利益 is what remains after costs. Essential for reading financial statements.

Examples

1. このサービスは広告を主な収益源としている。 This service relies on advertising as its primary source of revenue.
2. 海外事業の収益が全体の売上の3割を占めている。 Revenue from overseas operations accounts for 30% of total sales.
3. 収益性を改善するため、コスト構造の見直しを進めている。 We are working to revamp our cost structure in order to improve profitability.

Usage Guide

Context: business, finance, accounting

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 収 (shuu, gather/collect/income) + 益 (eki, benefit/profit). Literally 'collected benefit' — income gathered from business or investment activities.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional