This is the 930th most frequent Marathi word.
इज
Harm or injury.
Here, 'इज' is used to mean 'advantage' or 'benefit' in a figurative sense.
तरुण पिढीला शिक्षणामुळे चांगली इज मिळते.
The younger generation gains good advantage through education.
In this sentence, 'इज' refers to a physical mark or bruise.
गालावर हलकी इज पडल्याने वेदना होत होती.
She was feeling pain because of a slight bruise on her cheek.
Here, 'इज' is again used to mean 'benefit', showing a positive outcome or advantage.