黒字
Meanings
2
black letter
Rare, domain-specific use referring to black lettering or text, as opposed to red or other colors. Not common in everyday conversation.
In this document, important items are printed in black letters.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が黒字になるfor something (a budget, business, etc.) to turn into a surplus/profit
This fiscal year's budget ended up in the black.
- 黒字を出すto post a profit/surplus
This company turns a profit every year.
- 黒字に転じるto turn from a deficit into a surplus
The company's performance turned from a loss into a profit.