Translation guide
In Japanese, 'net profit' is most commonly expressed as 純利益 (じゅんりえき) in business and accounting contexts. This guide covers the standard term, related expressions, and how to talk about net profit in natural Japanese.
The final profit after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been deducted from total revenue.
The standard accounting term for net profit. Used in financial statements, business reports, and formal contexts.
This year's net profit increased by 10% compared to the previous year.
To calculate net profit, subtract all expenses from total revenue.
Specifically 'net profit for the current period' or 'net income for the fiscal year'. Common in annual reports.
Net profit for the current period reached a record high.
Literally 'final profit', synonymous with net profit. Less common than 純利益 but still used in business contexts.
Net profit exceeded expectations.
Loanword from English. Used occasionally in business, but 純利益 is preferred.
Net profit improved.
Informal ways to refer to the money left after expenses, often in personal or small business contexts.
Take-home pay or net income after deductions. Commonly used for personal salary or business net earnings.
How much is your take-home pay?
Profit or earnings, often used in casual conversation. Can imply net profit depending on context.
Literally 'pure profit', used to emphasize that it's net of all costs. Not a standard term.
This is pure profit.
The percentage of revenue that remains as net profit.
Net profit margin. Used in financial analysis.
The net profit margin is 15%.
純利益 (net profit) is the final profit after all expenses, while 粗利益 (gross profit) is revenue minus cost of goods sold only. Do not confuse them.
Gross profit is high, but net profit is low.
Do not translate 'net profit' word-for-word as ネットの利益. While understandable, it sounds unnatural. Use 純利益 instead.
The amount left after expenses is the profit.
今月の儲けはどうだった？
How was this month's profit?