Japanese symbol for “interests”
利害
りがい
Romaji: rigai
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
In Japanese, interests is 利害, read りがい (rigai).
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Meanings
- n advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “interests”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 利益 | りえき rieki | benefit; advantage; good |
| 利害関係 | りがいかんけい rigaikankei | interests; stake |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 利用 | りよう riyou | use; utilization; utilisation |
| 勝利 | しょうり shouri | victory; triumph; win |
| 権利 | けんり kenri | right; privilege |
| 利益 | りえき rieki | profit; gains |
| 便利 | べんり benri | convenient; handy; useful |
| 有利 | ゆうり yuuri | advantageous; favourable; better |
| 被害 | ひがい higai | (suffering) damage; injury; harm |
| 障害 | しょうがい shougai | obstacle; impediment; hindrance |
See also: Chinese symbol for “interests”.
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