excessive profits; unfair profit
Refers to unreasonably high profits, often in business or economic contexts. Can imply exploitation or price gouging.
その会社は暴利をむさぼっていると非難された。
The company was criticized for reaping excessive profits.
exorbitant interest; usury
Specifically used for extremely high interest rates on loans, often illegal or unethical.
暴利を取る貸金業者が問題になった。
Moneylenders charging exorbitant interest became a problem.
Compound of 暴 (excessive, violent) and 利 (profit, interest). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys 'unreasonable profit'.