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B1 adjective #3,500 الأكثر شيوعاً 9 دقيقة للقراءة

有利な

yuuri na الأكثر شيوعاً #3,500

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح 有利な في 30 ثانية

الشرح 有利な in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of '有利な' (yūri-na) as a way to say something is 'good for you' in a simple game or choice. Even though it's a B1 word, you might hear it when people talk about games like Rock-Paper-Scissors or sports. It means having a better chance to win. For example, if you are tall, playing basketball is 'yūri' (advantageous). You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet; just remember that 'yūri' = 'good position' and 'furi' = 'bad position.' It's a 'na-adjective,' so you say 'yūri-na [noun]' or '[Subject] wa yūri desu.' Focus on the basic idea of 'winning' or 'having more.' (410 words)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you should start using '有利な' (yūri-na) to describe simple benefits in daily life. For example, you can use it to talk about job skills or school subjects. 'Eigo ga dekiru to yūri desu' (If you can speak English, it's advantageous). This shows you understand that some skills give you a 'plus' in life. You can also use it to describe sales or prices: 'Konchi no hō ga yūri na jōken desu' (This one has more favorable conditions/is a better deal). Remember that it's more formal than 'toku' (lucky/profitable). Use 'yūri' when there is a reason or a comparison involved. (425 words)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you are expected to use '有利な' (yūri-na) in its standard contexts: business, sports, and formal negotiations. You should understand the difference between 'yūri' (advantageous) and 'benri' (convenient). 'Yūri' is about the outcome and strategic position. You should be able to use the particle 'ni' to show who benefits: 'Watashi-tachi ni yūri na keiyaku' (A contract advantageous to us). You should also start using the adverbial form 'yūri ni' with verbs like 'susumeru' (to proceed) or 'hakobu' (to progress). This level involves recognizing that 'yūri' is an objective assessment of a situation's potential for success. (438 words)

At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using '有利な' (yūri-na) in complex discussions about society, economics, and politics. You should understand nuanced phrases like 'yūri ni hataraku' (to work in one's favor) and be able to explain *why* something is advantageous using formal logic. For example, discussing how a specific government policy might be 'yūri' for small businesses but 'furi' (disadvantageous) for large corporations. You should also recognize its use in legal or academic texts. At this level, you can distinguish 'yūri' from 'yūi' (predominance) and 'yūetsu' (superiority), selecting the precise word for the degree of advantage being discussed. (445 words)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you use '有利な' (yūri-na) to dissect abstract concepts and strategic maneuvers. You can use it to describe 'asymmetric advantages' or 'structural favors' in deep sociological or philosophical contexts. You are expected to use it fluently in business presentations to argue for a specific strategy: 'Kono shijō ni oite yūri na chii o kakuhaku suru tame ni wa...' (In order to secure an advantageous position in this market...). You also understand the cultural weight of the word—how appearing 'yūri' can sometimes be seen as aggressive in Japanese harmony-focused culture, and how to use the word diplomatically to describe mutual benefits ('souhou ni yūri na' - advantageous to both parties). (452 words)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, '有利な' (yūri-na) is a tool for high-level rhetorical precision. You can use it to critique complex systems, such as how certain tax laws are 'yūri' for specific demographics, or how historical precedents have created 'yūri-na' conditions for certain nations. You are capable of using the word in literary or highly technical contexts, such as game theory or high-stakes international diplomacy. You understand the subtle irony or sarcasm that can be employed with the word. Your mastery extends to all collocations and the ability to replace it with extremely specific synonyms (like 'shōki ga aru' - having a chance of victory) when the situation demands even more nuance. (460 words)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

有利な في 30 ثانية

Means 'advantageous' or 'favorable' in a strategic or competitive sense.
Commonly used in business, sports, and formal negotiations to describe an edge.
A na-adjective: use 'yūri-na' before nouns and 'yūri-da' to end sentences.
The opposite is 'furi-na' (disadvantageous).

The Japanese word 有利な (yūri-na) is a powerful na-adjective that translates primarily to 'advantageous,' 'favorable,' or 'profitable.' At its core, it describes a situation, condition, or position that gives someone an edge over others or increases the likelihood of a successful outcome. Unlike simple words for 'good' or 'convenient,' yūri-na implies a strategic superiority or a beneficial imbalance in a competitive or formal context.

Strategic Position: Used when one party has a better starting point in a negotiation or a game. For example, having more information than your opponent makes your position yūri.
Economic Benefit: Used to describe financial terms that are beneficial to the borrower or investor, such as a low-interest rate or a tax break.
Environmental Factors: Used in sports or warfare to describe how terrain or weather conditions favor one side over the other.

最新の設備を備えている工場は、競争において非常に有利な立場にあります。(Factories equipped with the latest facilities are in an extremely advantageous position in competition.)

The word is composed of two kanji: 有 (yū) meaning 'to exist' or 'to have,' and 利 (ri) meaning 'profit,' 'benefit,' or 'advantage.' Therefore, the literal meaning is 'having benefit.' In Japanese society, where competition and hierarchy are often clearly defined, recognizing what is yūri is essential for making informed decisions in business, education, and social interactions. You will often hear this word in sports commentary when a team scores or in business news discussing market trends. It is more objective than 'benri' (convenient), as it focuses on the outcome and the relative standing rather than personal ease of use.

円安は輸出企業にとって有利な条件となります。(A weak yen becomes a favorable condition for exporting companies.)

In interpersonal relationships, being yūri might refer to having 'leverage.' If you are the only person with a specific skill set in a company, you are in a yūri-na position when negotiating your salary. It is a word that balances between the cold logic of mathematics and the strategic nuances of human interaction. Whether you are playing chess, applying for a job, or buying a house, you are always looking for the yūri-na option.

Using 有利な (yūri-na) correctly requires understanding its role as a na-adjective. This means that when it modifies a noun directly, you must include 'na.' When it ends a sentence, you use 'da' or 'desu.' However, its most dynamic usage often involves particles like 'ni' or 'ni hataraku' (to work in favor of).

Modifying Nouns: Pattern: [Noun] + na + [Noun]. Example: 有利な条件 (yūri-na jōken) - Favorable conditions.
As a Predicate: Pattern: [Subject] + wa + 有利だ (yūri-da). Example: 彼の方が有利だ (kare no hō ga yūri-da) - He is in a more advantageous position.
Adverbial Use: Pattern: 有利に (yūri-ni) + Verb. Example: 有利に戦う (yūri-ni tatakau) - To fight advantageously.

この契約は我々に有利な内容になっています。(This contract has content that is advantageous to us.)

One common grammatical structure is '[Person/Group] ni totte yūri' (advantageous for [Person/Group]). This specifies who benefits from the situation. For instance, 'Gaikokugo ga dekiru koto wa, shūshoku ni totte yūri da' (Being able to speak a foreign language is advantageous for job hunting). Here, the advantage is clearly linked to a specific goal or demographic. Another frequent pairing is 'yūri ni hataraku,' which means 'to work in one's favor.' If a witness gives testimony that supports your case, you could say 'Sono shōgen wa kare ni yūri ni hataraita' (That testimony worked in his favor).

彼は自分に有利なように話を進めた。(He moved the conversation forward in a way that was advantageous to himself.)

In formal writing, such as legal documents or economic reports, yūri-na is used to define the nature of terms. 'Yūri-na ritsu' (favorable rate) or 'yūri-na torihiki' (advantageous deal) are standard phrases. In daily conversation, it might be used more loosely, but it always carries a sense of 'who is winning' or 'who has the better deal.' If you're playing a board game and you have more pieces left, you are yūri. If you're applying for a job and have a Master's degree while others don't, that degree is yūri-na qualification.

The word 有利な (yūri-na) is ubiquitous in Japanese media and professional environments. It is a key term in any context where competition, evaluation, or strategic planning occurs. Understanding where it appears helps in grasping its formal yet practical nuance.

Sports Broadcasting: Commentators often use 'yūri' to describe a team's position. 'Home game' is 'hōmu no rīchi ga yūri ni hataraku' (The home advantage works in their favor).
Job Hunting (Shūkatsu): Students are constantly told which certifications (shikaku) are 'yūri' for getting hired at top firms.
Financial News: Reports on the stock market or currency exchange frequently use 'yūri' to discuss which companies benefit from specific economic shifts.

この資格を持っていると、就職活動で非常に有利な扱いを受けます。(If you have this qualification, you will receive very favorable treatment in job hunting.)

In the world of Japanese business (Keizai), 'yūri' is often paired with 'furi' (disadvantageous). Analysts compare 'yūri-na jōkyō' (favorable situations) against 'furi-na jōkyō' (unfavorable situations) to predict company performance. You will see this in annual reports and market analysis articles in newspapers like the Nikkei. In legal contexts, 'yūri-na shōgen' (favorable testimony) can decide the outcome of a trial. It is a word that lawyers and prosecutors use with high frequency.

試合の後半、雨が降り始めたことは、我々のチームにとって有利な展開となった。(The fact that it started raining in the second half of the match became a favorable development for our team.)

Finally, in the education sector, teachers might advise students on which entrance exam subjects are yūri based on their strengths. 'Kimi wa sūgaku ga得意 dakara, kono daigaku no shiken wa yūri da ne' (Since you are good at math, this university's exam is advantageous for you, isn't it?). In all these contexts, yūri-na serves as an objective marker of potential success.

While 有利な (yūri-na) is a straightforward word, English speakers often make mistakes by confusing it with similar concepts like 'convenience' or 'goodness.' Understanding these nuances is key to sounding natural.

Confusing with 'Benri' (Convenient): Mistake: Using 'yūri' for a tool that is easy to use. Correct: 'Kono pasokon wa benri da' (This PC is convenient). 'Yūri' is for strategic advantage, not ease of use.
Confusing with 'Ii' (Good): Mistake: 'Kono tabemono wa yūri da' (This food is advantageous). Correct: 'Kono tabemono wa karada ni ii' (This food is good for the body). 'Yūri' implies a comparison or a competition.
Missing the 'Na': Mistake: 'Yūri jōken' (Advanageous condition). Correct: 'Yūri-na jōken.' It is a na-adjective and requires the connector.

❌ 彼はとても有利な人です。(He is a very advantageous person - sounds like he is a tool). ✅ 彼は有利な立場にいます。(He is in an advantageous position.)

Another common error is using yūri to describe a person's personality. You cannot say someone is a 'yūri-na hito' to mean they are beneficial to know; that sounds objectifying and strange. Instead, you would say 'kare wa tayori ni naru' (he is reliable) or 'kare to iru to toku o suru' (I benefit from being with him). Yūri describes the *situation* or the *condition*, not the inherent character of a human being.

❌ このスマホは有利だ。 (This smartphone is advantageous - grammatically okay but contextually weird). ✅ このスマホを買うのは、ポイント還元があるから有利だ。(Buying this smartphone is advantageous because of the point rewards.)

Finally, remember that 'yūri' is relative. You are usually 'yūri' *compared* to someone else or in the context of a specific goal. If there is no competition or goal, 'yūri' feels out of place. For instance, if you're just enjoying a walk in the park, you wouldn't say the weather is 'yūri' unless you're in a race.

To truly master 有利な (yūri-na), you must know how it differs from its synonyms. Japanese has many ways to express 'benefit' or 'advantage,' and choosing the right one depends on the register and the specific type of advantage.

得な (Toku-na): More casual. Refers to getting a good deal or a bargain. 'Yūri' is more formal and strategic; 'Toku' is more about personal gain or saving money.
有益な (Yūeki-na): Means 'beneficial' or 'instructive.' Used for advice, books, or experiences that help you grow. It doesn't imply a competitive edge like 'yūri' does.
好都合な (Kōtsugō-na): Means 'convenient' or 'opportune.' Used when timing or circumstances align perfectly for your plans. 'Yūri' is about the state of advantage; 'Kōtsugō' is about the convenience of the situation.

比較表:
- 有利な: Strategic edge (e.g., in a lawsuit).
- 便利な: Practical ease (e.g., a microwave).
- 有益な: Growth/Utility (e.g., a seminar).

Another important word is 優位 (yūi). While yūri means 'advantageous,' yūi means 'predominance' or 'superiority.' You might say 'yūi ni tatsu' to mean 'to stand in a superior position.' While they are similar, yūri focuses on the benefit received, whereas yūi focuses on the rank or power dynamic. For example, a large company has a 'yūi-na' position in the market, but the terms of a contract might be 'yūri' for them.

この方法は、コストの面で非常に有利だ。(This method is very advantageous in terms of cost.)

Finally, consider the opposite: 不利な (furi-na). Learning synonyms is only half the battle; knowing the antonym helps define the boundaries of the word. A situation is either yūri (advantageous), furi (disadvantageous), or gobu-gobu (even/50-50). By understanding these three states, you can describe almost any competitive scenario in Japanese.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

The kanji '利' (ri) originally depicted a stalk of grain next to a knife, symbolizing the harvest—the ultimate 'profit' or 'advantage' in an agricultural society.

دليل النطق

UK juːɾi na

US juːri na

Pitch accent is usually on 'yu' (Heiban/Flat or Atamadaka/Head-high depending on regional dialect, but standard is often flat).

يتقافى مع

Shūri (repair) Dōri (reason) Kūri (empty theory) Chūri (neutrality) Kyūri (cucumber) Jūri (ten ri) Gyūri (beef profit - rare) Hūri (wind profit - rare)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing it as 'Yuri' (short u), which means lily.
Forgetting the 'na' when modifying nouns.
Misplacing the pitch accent, making it sound like 'Yūrei' (ghost).
Using 'i' instead of 'na' (Yūri-i).
Over-emphasizing the 'r' sound like an English 'r'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 3/5

The kanji are common but require knowing the 'yū' and 'ri' readings.

الكتابة 3/5

Writing '有' and '利' is standard for intermediate learners.

التحدث 2/5

Easy to pronounce if you remember the long 'u'.

الاستماع 2/5

Distinct sound, though can be confused with names.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

有る (aru) 便利 (benri) 利益 (rieki) 条件 (jōken) 立場 (tachiba)

تعلّم لاحقاً

優位 (yūi) 優先 (yūsen) 不利 (furi) 有益 (yūeki) 効率 (kōritsu)

متقدم

非対称性 (haitashōsei) 地政学 (chiseigaku) 独占禁止法 (dokusenkinshihō)

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Na-adjective modification

有利な条件 (yūri-na jōken)

Adverbial form with 'ni'

有利に進める (yūri-ni susumeru)

Conditional 'to' with benefit

これがあると有利になる (If you have this, it becomes advantageous)

Noun + ni totte (For ~)

私にとって有利だ (It is advantageous for me)

Hikaku (Comparison) with 'hō ga'

こちらの方が有利だ (This side is more advantageous)

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

彼は背が高いから、バスケットボールに有利だ。

Because he is tall, it's advantageous for basketball.

Subject + wa + yūri desu.

このゲームは、先に始めた人が有利です。

In this game, the person who starts first is at an advantage.

Noun + ga + yūri desu.

どちらが有利ですか？

Which one is more advantageous?

Interrogative + ga + yūri desu ka?

有利な場所を探しましょう。

Let's look for an advantageous place.

Yūri-na + Noun.

私にとって有利な条件です。

These are favorable conditions for me.

[Person] ni totte + yūri-na.

赤いチームが有利です。

The red team is at an advantage.

Simple predicate usage.

有利な方を選んでください。

Please choose the more advantageous one.

Yūri-na hō (the more advantageous side).

今は私たちが有利だ！

Now we are at an advantage!

Informal 'da' ending.

英語ができると、仕事に有利です。

If you can speak English, it is advantageous for work.

Conditional 'to' + yūri desu.

このカードを持っていると、買い物が有利になります。

Having this card makes shopping more advantageous.

Yūri ni naru (becomes advantageous).

彼は有利な立場に立っている。

He is standing in an advantageous position.

Yūri-na tachiba (advantageous position).

もっと有利な方法があるはずだ。

There must be a more advantageous way.

Hikaku (comparison) implied with 'motto'.

若いことは、スポーツにおいて有利な点だ。

Being young is an advantageous point in sports.

Yūri-na ten (advantageous point).

このアパートは駅に近いので、有利です。

This apartment is close to the station, so it's advantageous.

Reason 'node' + yūri desu.

相手より有利な武器を持っている。

I have a more advantageous weapon than my opponent.

A yori B (B more than A).

有利な条件で契約したい。

I want to contract with favorable conditions.

Yūri-na jōken de (with favorable conditions).

円安は、日本の輸出企業にとって有利な状況だ。

A weak yen is a favorable situation for Japanese exporting companies.

Economic context usage.

話し合いを有利に進めるために、準備が必要です。

Preparation is necessary to proceed with the discussion advantageously.

Yūri ni susumeru (to proceed advantageously).

その証言は、被告にとって有利に働いた。

That testimony worked in favor of the defendant.

Yūri ni hataraku (to work in favor).

彼は、自分に有利な情報だけを話した。

He only spoke of information that was advantageous to himself.

Reflexive 'jibun ni yūri-na'.

この地形は、守る側に有利な作りになっている。

This terrain is built in a way that is advantageous to the defenders.

V-ni natte iru (is structured to be).

経験者は、この試験で有利な扱いを受ける。

Experienced people receive favorable treatment in this exam.

Yūri-na atsukai (favorable treatment).

交渉を有利に運ぶためのテクニックを学ぶ。

Learn techniques to carry out negotiations advantageously.

Yūri ni hakobu (to carry out/conduct).

最新の技術を使うことは、競争で有利な要素だ。

Using the latest technology is an advantageous factor in competition.

Yūri-na yōso (advantageous factor).

不況の際、現金を多く持っている企業は有利な立場にある。

During a recession, companies with a lot of cash are in an advantageous position.

Complex economic condition.

裁判を有利に進めるための決定的な証拠が見つかった。

Decisive evidence to advance the trial advantageously was found.

Legal context.

彼は、相手の弱点を突いて有利な展開に持ち込んだ。

He took advantage of the opponent's weakness to bring about a favorable development.

Strategic maneuver phrase.

この法律の改正は、大企業に有利に働く可能性がある。

The revision of this law could potentially work in favor of large corporations.

Political/Legal possibility.

有利な融資条件を引き出すために、銀行と交渉する。

Negotiate with the bank to draw out favorable loan conditions.

Financial terminology.

多言語話者は、グローバル企業において有利な評価を得る。

Multilingual speakers get favorable evaluations in global companies.

Professional evaluation context.

情報を早く入手した者が、投資において有利なのは言うまでもない。

It goes without saying that those who obtain information quickly are at an advantage in investing.

Investment/Strategic context.

政府の補助金は、新興企業にとって非常に有利な支援だ。

Government subsidies are very favorable support for startups.

Administrative/Business context.

地政学的な位置が、その国の経済発展に有利な影響を及ぼしている。

The geopolitical position is exerting a favorable influence on the country's economic development.

High-level academic/political tone.

双方にとって有利な「ウィンウィン」の関係を築くことが重要だ。

It is important to build a 'win-win' relationship that is advantageous to both parties.

Diplomatic/Business negotiation.

この特許は、市場での独占的な地位を築く上で極めて有利な武器となる。

This patent becomes an extremely advantageous weapon in establishing a monopolistic position in the market.

Intellectual property context.

彼は巧みな弁舌で、自分に有利な世論を形成した。

With skillful eloquence, he formed public opinion that was favorable to himself.

Psychological/Social manipulation.

既存のインフラを活用できる点は、新規参入者にとって有利な要素である。

The fact that existing infrastructure can be utilized is an advantageous factor for new entrants.

Market entry analysis.

不測の事態においても、有利な選択肢を確保しておくべきだ。

Even in unforeseen circumstances, one should secure advantageous options.

Risk management context.

その政策は、短期的には有利に見えるが、長期的には不利を招く恐れがある。

That policy looks advantageous in the short term, but there is a fear it may lead to disadvantage in the long term.

Comparative temporal analysis.

有利な立場を乱用することは、倫理的に問題があるとされている。

Abusing an advantageous position is considered ethically problematic.

Ethical/Legal discussion.

構造的な不平等が、特定の階層に有利な社会システムを維持させている。

Structural inequality allows for the maintenance of a social system advantageous to specific classes.

Sociological critique.

情報の非対称性を利用して、有利な取引を強いる行為は規制されるべきだ。

Acts of forcing advantageous transactions by exploiting information asymmetry should be regulated.

Economic theory/Law.

彼は、マキャベリ的な策略を用いて、絶望的な状況から有利な講和を引き出した。

Using Machiavellian tactics, he extracted a favorable peace treaty from a desperate situation.

Historical/Literary analysis.

言語の壁が、国内企業にとって一種の有利な非関税障壁として機能している。

The language barrier functions as a kind of advantageous non-tariff barrier for domestic companies.

Trade theory.

有利な初期条件が、その後の自己組織化プロセスにおいて決定的な役割を果たした。

The favorable initial conditions played a decisive role in the subsequent self-organization process.

Scientific/Systems theory.

彼は、盤面のわずかな歪みを読み取り、一気に有利な局面へと転換させた。

He read the slight distortions on the board and instantly shifted it to an advantageous phase.

High-level strategic narrative.

資本の集積は、さらなる有利な投資機会を生むという正のフィードバックを生じさせる。

The accumulation of capital creates a positive feedback loop, generating further advantageous investment opportunities.

Macroeconomic theory.

有利な形勢を維持しつつ、相手の疲弊を待つのが彼の常套手段だ。

His standard tactic is to wait for the opponent's exhaustion while maintaining a favorable position.

Psychological/Strategic description.

تلازمات شائعة

有利な条件

有利な立場

有利に働く

有利に進める

有利な展開

有利な地位

有利な証言

有利な扱い

有利な融資

有利な評価

العبارات الشائعة

有利に立つ

— To gain the upper hand or an advantage.

彼は試合の序盤で有利に立った。

自分に有利な

— Advantageous to oneself.

自分に有利なように話を作る。

有利な立場に置かれる

— To be placed in an advantageous position.

彼は幸運にも有利な立場に置かれた。

どちらが有利か

— Which one is more advantageous.

どちらが有利か慎重に考える。

有利な条件を提示する

— To present favorable conditions.

会社は有利な条件を提示した。

有利に持ち込む

— To bring a situation to an advantageous state.

粘り強い交渉で、有利に持ち込んだ。

有利な位置を占める

— To occupy an advantageous position.

高台は軍事的に有利な位置を占めている。

有利な取引

— An advantageous deal/transaction.

有利な取引を行うことに成功した。

有利な判断

— A favorable judgment.

裁判所は彼に有利な判断を下した。

有利な材料

— Favorable factors or evidence.

株価が上がる有利な材料が揃った。

يُخلط عادةً مع

有利な vs 便利 (benri)

Benri is about ease of use; Yūri is about strategic advantage.

有利な vs 有利 (yūri) vs 有益 (yūeki)

Yūeki means 'beneficial' for growth; Yūri means 'advantageous' in a competition.

有利な vs 有利 (yūri) vs 勝利 (shōri)

Shōri is the actual victory; Yūri is the state of being likely to win.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"先んずれば人を制す"

— Taking the initiative gives you the advantage.

先んずれば人を制すと言うし、早めに行動しよう。

Proverb

"地の利を得る"

— To have the advantage of the terrain/location.

地元チームは地の利を得ている。

Formal

"風向きが変わる"

— The situation changes (often to one's advantage).

ついに風向きが自分に有利に変わった。

Idiomatic

"主導権を握る"

— To take the lead/initiative (becoming yūri).

彼は会議の主導権を握って有利に進めた。

Business

"足元を見る"

— To take advantage of someone's weakness.

足元を見られて、不利な条件を飲まされた。

Idiomatic

"漁夫の利"

— Profiting while others fight (gaining a yūri position).

二人が争っている間に、彼は漁夫の利を得た。

Proverb

"棚からぼた餅"

— A windfall (becoming yūri by pure luck).

棚からぼた餅で、有利な立場になった。

Idiomatic

"機先を制する"

— To forestall the opponent (gaining yūri).

機先を制して有利な展開に持ち込む。

Formal

"優位に立つ"

— To stand in a superior position.

技術力で他社より優位に立っている。

Business

"好機を逃さない"

— Not missing a favorable opportunity.

彼は好機を逃さず、有利に契約を結んだ。

Neutral

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有利な vs 有利 (yūri)

Sounds like 'Yuri' (lily).

Long 'u' in 'yūri' means advantage; short 'u' in 'yuri' is a flower.

有利な条件 vs 百合の花

有利な vs 幽霊 (yūrei)

Similar starting sound.

Yūrei means ghost; Yūri means advantage.

幽霊が出る vs 有利な立場

有利な vs 有名 (yūmei)

Both are na-adjectives starting with 'yū'.

Yūmei means famous; Yūri means advantageous.

有名な歌手 vs 有利な条件

有利な vs 有利 (yūri)

Confused with 'toku'.

Toku is casual/monetary; Yūri is formal/strategic.

100円得した vs 有利な契約

有利な vs 有利 (yūri)

Confused with 'yūi'.

Yūi is about status/rank; Yūri is about the benefit itself.

優位に立つ vs 有利な条件

أنماط الجُمل

[Noun] は [Noun] に有利だ。

この靴は走るのに有利だ。

[Verb-ru] と有利です。

早く行くと有利です。

[Noun] にとって有利な [Noun]。

学生にとって有利な制度。

有利に [Verb]。

有利に進める。

有利に働く可能性がある。

この経験は有利に働く可能性がある。

有利な立場を確保する。

市場で有利な立場を確保する。

極めて有利な武器となる。

この技術は極めて有利な武器となる。

有利な初期条件を享受する。

彼は有利な初期条件を享受している。

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

有利 (yūri) - Advantage

利益 (rieki) - Profit

利点 (riten) - Advantage/Point of merit

الأفعال

利する (risuru) - To benefit

有する (yūsura) - To possess/have

الصفات

有利な (yūri-na) - Advantageous

不利な (furi-na) - Disadvantageous

مرتبط

権利 (kenri) - Right

利用 (riyō) - Use

勝利 (shōri) - Victory

便利 (benri) - Convenient

金利 (kinri) - Interest rate

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frequency

Very high in business, sports, and news.

أخطاء شائعة

この食べ物は有利だ。 → この食べ物は体にいい。
Yūri is for strategic advantage, not health benefits.
有利人 (Yūri hito) → 有利な立場の人 (Yūri-na tachiba no hito)
You can't describe a person directly as 'yūri'; you must describe their position.
有利い条件 (Yūri-i jōken) → 有利な条件 (Yūri-na jōken)
Yūri is a na-adjective, not an i-adjective.
彼は有利です (meaning he is a good guy) → 彼は親切です (He is kind)
Yūri is not a personality trait.
有利に (used as 'fortunately') → 幸運なことに (Kōun-na koto ni)
Yūri-ni means 'advantageously', not just 'luckily'.

نصائح

Business Edge

In negotiations, use 'yūri' to describe terms that benefit your side. It sounds professional and strategic.

The 'Na' Rule

Never forget the 'na' when modifying nouns. 'Yūri jōken' is a common mistake; it must be 'yūri-na jōken'.

Sports Talk

When watching sports, use 'yūri' to describe the team that has more momentum or a better score.

Pair with Furi

Learn 'yūri' and 'furi' together as a set. They are the 'heads and tails' of strategic evaluation.

Objective Benefit

Use 'yūri' for objective advantages (like a better position) rather than personal preferences.

Using 'Ni'

Use 'yūri ni' with verbs of action like 'susumeru' (proceed) to show how something is being done.

Long U

Make sure to hold the 'ū' sound. A short 'u' changes the meaning entirely to a flower name.

Game Theory

In games like Chess or Go, 'yūri' is the standard way to say you are winning the position.

Diplomacy

Use 'souhou ni yūri' (advantageous to both) to sound cooperative in business meetings.

Kanji Meaning

Remember 'Exist' + 'Profit' = Advantage. This helps you remember the kanji easily.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Imagine you HAVE (有) a pile of PROFIT (利). If you have profit, you are in an ADVANTAGEOUS position.

ربط بصري

Picture a scoreboard where your team has a huge 'plus' sign next to it, or a chess player holding more pieces than their opponent.

Word Web

Profit Win Edge Benefit Business Sports Negotiation Superiority

تحدٍّ

Try to identify one thing today that is 'yūri' for you—maybe your coffee shop is closer to your house than your friend's, making your morning more 'yūri'!

أصل الكلمة

Derived from Middle Chinese roots. '有' (yū) means 'to have' and '利' (ri) means 'profit' or 'sharpness' (as in a blade that cuts well, thus providing a benefit).

المعنى الأصلي: To possess a benefit or to have a sharp/effective tool for a task.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

السياق الثقافي

Be careful not to use 'yūri' to describe people in a way that sounds like you are only using them for gain.

English speakers might use 'advantageous' less often than Japanese speakers use 'yūri-na,' which is very common in even semi-formal settings.

Used frequently in 'The Art of War' (Sun Tzu) translations into Japanese. Common in sports manga like 'Haikyuu!!' or 'Blue Lock' when discussing game states. Appears in news headlines regarding the 'Yen-Yasu' (weak yen) crisis.

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سياقات واقعية

Sports

ホームチームが有利だ
有利な展開
点差があって有利だ
風上が有利だ

Business

有利な契約
交渉を有利に進める
有利な融資条件
市場で有利だ

Job Hunting

資格があると有利だ
経験が有利に働く
有利なアピール
就職に有利な大学

Legal

有利な証拠
有利な判決
被告に有利な証言
有利な解釈

Games/Strategy

盤面が有利だ
有利な駒
有利に進める
どちらが有利か

بدايات محادثة

"今の経済状況は、どの業界にとって有利だと思いますか？ (Which industry do you think the current economic situation is advantageous for?)"

"転職するときに、どんなスキルが一番有利になると思いますか？ (What skills do you think are the most advantageous when changing jobs?)"

"スポーツで、ホームとアウェイどちらが有利だと思いますか？ (In sports, do you think home or away is more advantageous?)"

"このゲーム、どっちのチームが有利に見える？ (Which team looks like they have the advantage in this game?)"

"自分に有利な条件で契約を結ぶには、どうすればいいですか？ (What should one do to conclude a contract with favorable conditions?)"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

あなたが今、人生で有利だと感じていることは何ですか？ (What is something in your life right now that you feel is advantageous?)

過去に、不利な状況を有利に変えた経験について書いてください。 (Write about an experience where you turned a disadvantageous situation into an advantageous one.)

外国語を学ぶことが、将来どのように有利に働くと思いますか？ (How do you think learning a foreign language will work to your advantage in the future?)

ビジネスにおいて「有利な立場」を守るために大切なことは何ですか？ (What is important for maintaining an 'advantageous position' in business?)

もし自分が有利な証拠を隠しているとしたら、どうしますか？ (What would you do if you were hiding advantageous evidence?)

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

No, it's very common in business for contracts and economic situations. It's used whenever there's a benefit to be had.

Yes, 'Watashi wa yūri da' is correct, but it usually means 'I am in an advantageous position in this specific context.'

The direct opposite is 'furi' (不利), meaning disadvantageous.

Add 'na' between them, like 'yūri-na jōken' (advantageous conditions).

It's neutral to formal. In very casual talk, people might use 'toku' instead.

Usually no. For health, use 'ii' (good) or 'yūeki' (beneficial). 'Yūri' is for competition/deals.

Yes, in a financial context, 'yūri-na' can mean profitable or having a good interest rate.

It is a 'na' adjective.

No, it describes a situation or position, not a personality trait.

It means 'to work in someone's favor,' like a specific event helping someone's case.

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