“To benefit” in Japanese
Short answer
To benefit in Japanese is “益する” (ekisuru). Full meaning: to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to.
Other ways to say “To benefit” in Japanese
利する
risuru to profit, to benefit (from), to gain; to benefit (someone or something), to be beneficial to, to profit, to do (someone) good; to make good use of, to take advantage of, to exploit
得をする
tokuwosuru to benefit, to profit, to gain, to reap rewards
潤う
uruou to become moist, to be moistened, to become damp, to get wet; to profit (from), to benefit, to become prosperous, to flourish, to be made rich; to be refreshed (of one's mind), to be enriched (of one's heart)
利す
risu to profit, to benefit (from), to gain; to benefit (someone or something), to be beneficial to, to profit, to do (someone) good; to make good use of, to take advantage of, to exploit
潤す
uruosu to moisten, to wet; to profit, to enrich, to benefit
益せ
ekise to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to
益し
ekishi to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to
益すれ
ekisure to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to
益せよ
ekiseyo to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to
益しよ
ekishiyo to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to
益すん
ekisun to benefit (the world, society, etc.), to be of use to, to be of service to
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