損 | Japanese meaning

【そん】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

loss; damage; harm; unprofitable

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

disadvantage; handicap; drawback; unfavorable

Generated definitions (experimental)

loss; damage; harm; unprofitable

This meaning refers to a decrease in value or an adverse effect experienced as a result of an action or event. It can be used in both financial and general contexts.

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The company suffered a big loss due to the accident.

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He incurred a loss from the project's failure.

disadvantage; handicap; drawback; unfavorable

This meaning highlights a condition that puts someone or something at a disadvantage compared to others, often leading to less favorable outcomes.

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She cannot drive due to a disadvantage with her vision.

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There are several drawbacks to this method.

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

きごう（そんソン、、きごう:ぞんゾンきごう）．.．.
きごう（そんソン、、きごう:ぞんゾンきごう）．.

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Example sentences

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1. 。。

I think those who like the actors in the play won't lose anything by buying it.

Tatoeba

2. 。。

Because of my recklessness, I have been playing a losing game since childhood.

Tatoeba

3. ・・・・・・、、。。

It's a job worth doing, but if I think about the working hours and the risk ... I could be onto a real losing proposition here.

Tatoeba

4. たとえ例え、、。。

Whichever you choose, you cannot lose.

Tatoeba

5. 。。

It will pay you to save a part of your salary each month.

Tatoeba

6. 。。

My sister is clumsy, which is a disadvantage to her.

Tatoeba

7. 。。

It never pays to lose your temper.

Tatoeba

8. 。。

She is her own worst enemy.

Tatoeba

9. 、、。。

He is out of pocket.

Tatoeba

10. 。。

You have little to gain and much to lose.

Tatoeba

11. 。。

It doesn't pay to lose your temper.

Tatoeba

12. 。。

You cannot lose.

Tatoeba

13. ないない。。

Honesty pays in the long run.

Tatoeba

14. 。。

Quality goods are worth it in the long run.

Tatoeba

15. 、、。。

I trust that, in the long run, I will not be a loser.

Tatoeba

16. 、、、、。。

This is an age when honesty does not pay.

Tatoeba

17. 。。

Great pains but all in vain.

Tatoeba

18. 。。

All my effort went for nothing.

Tatoeba

19. 。。

You may go farther and fare worse.

Tatoeba

20. 、、ないない。。

It pays in the long run to buy goods of high quality.

Tatoeba

【そん】

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb

loss; damage; harm; unprofitable

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

disadvantage; handicap; drawback; unfavorable

Generated definitions (experimental)

loss; damage; harm; unprofitable

This meaning refers to a decrease in value or an adverse effect experienced as a result of an action or event. It can be used in both financial and general contexts.