also: みょうり
noun
fame and fortune; wealth and renown
Refers to the pursuit of worldly success, combining both social recognition and material gain. Often used in discussions of ambition or detachment from worldly desires.
彼は名利を求めず、静かな生活を選んだ。
He chose a quiet life without seeking fame and fortune.
名利に執着すると、心の平安を失うことがある。
Attachment to wealth and renown can sometimes cost you peace of mind.
Compound of 名 (name, fame) and 利 (profit, advantage). The reading めいり is the standard on'yomi combination; みょうり is an older or alternative reading of the same characters.