儲かる

もうかる

to be profitable, to yield a profit

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"かる" means "to be profitable" or "to yield a profit." It is commonly used in business contexts to describe ventures, investments, or companies that generate financial gain.

Common Collocations

  • かる (doing business profitably)
  • かる (profitable investment)
  • かる (company making profit)

Usage Notes

This word emphasizes the result of earning money or profit. It is often used to highlight successful financial outcomes. Unlike generic verbs for "earn" or "make money," "かる" specifically implies a positive profit margin.

Contrast

Do not confuse "かる" with "赚钱" which is more general for "making money." "かる" often implies a business or investment context with clear profit.

Register

This term is neutral and suitable for both formal and informal contexts when discussing profitability.

Example Sentences

This company was very profitable last year; its profits doubled.

To do business, you need to know how to be profitable to sustain growth.

This investment is very profitable with a high return rate.