Vocabulary

What does 黒字 (くろじ, kuroji) mean?

黒字 (くろじ, kuroji) means profit, being in the black.

Quick facts
Readingくろじ
Romajikuroji
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
くろじ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkuroji

profit, being in the black

  1. 1noun (being in) the black; surplus
  2. 2noun black letter

Example sentences

  • This term finally turned a profit.

  • As a result of management efforts, the company maintains profitable operations.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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