What is the difference between 「利{り}益{えき}」 and 「利{り}潤{じゅん}」?


What is the difference between 「利益」 and 「利潤」? They both mean "profit". When
shoud I use each of them?




As per my knowledge, 利潤 is used as Profit in economical terms. Where as, 利益
can be used as gains/returns in terms of advantage. For example:

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    利潤：もちろん、利潤は生産費を上回るべきです。
              Benefits of course should exceed the costs.
    
    利益：利益になるような本を読みなさい。
              Read the kind of books that teach you something.
    
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As you can see, 利益 is usually used in terms of benefit or advantages. But 利潤
is almost always used for monetary profits. I am saying almost, because I am
not a native myself.




As per my knowledge, 利潤 is used as Profit in economical terms. Where as, 利益
can be used as gains/returns in terms of advantage. For example:

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    利潤：もちろん、利潤は生産費を上回るべきです。
              Benefits of course should exceed the costs.
    
    利益：利益になるような本を読みなさい。
              Read the kind of books that teach you something.
    
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As you can see, 利益 is usually used in terms of benefit or advantages. But 利潤
is almost always used for monetary profits. I am saying almost, because I am
not a native myself.

