noun
mercenary spirit; money-grubbing mindset
A somewhat literary or formal term for a personality or attitude fixated on profit and self-interest. Not an everyday conversational word; more likely encountered in written critiques or descriptions of character.
彼の行動には射利心が透けて見える。
You can see a mercenary spirit behind his actions.
射利心に駆られた経営者は長続きしない。
A manager driven by a money-grubbing mindset won't last long.
欲得 is a more common word for personal gain or profit motive, often used in everyday contexts, whereas 射利心 is more literary and emphasizes the spirit or mindset.
Compound of 射 (to aim at, shoot) + 利 (profit) + 心 (heart, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji composition suggests 'a mind that aims at profit'.