This is the kanji for advantage or (loan) interest. As a verb it can mean take effect or work.

on readings:
  • ri
kun readings:
  • ki
examples:
便 benri convenient, handy
dokuyaku poison
haba ga kiku be influential
hidarikiki left-hander
kenri a right
rigai advantages and disadvantages, interests
riko selfishness
rikoteki selfish
rikō smart, clever, bright
rishi interest (on a loan)
riyō make use of
shōri victory
shōrisha victor, winner
yūri profitable, advantageous

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Last ∆ on 21 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.