also: みょうり
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.
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.
Standard kanji form; the reading めいり is the most common.
Alternate reading, less common; may appear in older or literary contexts.
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.