利

Africa

to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint

disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss

gravel; ballast; pebbles

じゃり only; Colloquial; Word usually written using kana alone

child; rugrat; ankle-biter

effect; virtue; efficacy; impression

利き目 only

one's dominant eye

to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)

spoils of war; booty; war trophy

Jocular, humorous term

something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

highly skilled; skillful; very capable; competent; able

Common noun

particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability

the way one talks; one's way of speaking

Australia

locational advantage; advantageous position

reuse; recycling

to gain a victory; to win

to be flexible; to be accommodating

huge win; overwhelming victory

judgement; judgment; connoisseur

self-interest; selfish desire; greed

Austria

Chile

well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good

winner; victor; conqueror

sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar

turtleneck (sweater)

non-swimmer; person who cannot swim

divine grace; divine favour; blessing; answer to a prayer

benefit; help

mediation; good offices; intervention; mediator; middleman

influential person; person of influence

Archaic

eloquence; eloquent person

Archaic; Original meaning

way of speaking