営利
Meanings
1
profit-making; commercial
Refers to activities or organizations aimed at generating profit, often contrasted with non-profit (非営利). Common in compounds like 営利目的 (for-profit purpose) and 営利企業 (commercial enterprise).
This organization does not aim for profit.
Fulfill responsibilities as a commercial enterprise.
Usage patterns
- 営利を目的とするto aim at making a profit
This organization is not profit-oriented.
- 営利を追求するto pursue profit
A company is an organization that pursues profit.
- 営利に走るto become driven by profit motives
It is problematic when educational institutions become driven by profit.