がい【ぶがわるい】

Frequency rank: 12,501. – 12,533.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); adjective (keiyoushi)
  1. at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
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  • がい【ぶがわるい】Frequency rank: 12,501. – 12,533.
  • ぶがわるい
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position
    2. This expression is used to describe situations where someone is in a less favorable condition compared to others, often implying a lack of opportunity or a higher risk of failure.
    He feels at a disadvantage because his competitors are too strong.
    It is believed that she is at a disadvantage under those conditions.
  2. having poor prospects
    3. This meaning refers to scenarios where the outlook for success or achieving positive results is bleak or not promising.
    In the current economic situation, our business has poor prospects.
    His health condition may have poor prospects for the future.
  3. standing little chance
    4. This phrase indicates situations where someone is likely to fail or is facing significant obstacles that diminish their likelihood of success.
    He stands little chance of passing that test.
    That idea stands little chance given the many opposing opinions.
Generated collocations (experimental)
at a disadvantagea disadvantageous situationan unfavorable positiona match with poor prospectsto feel at a disadvantagea result that is unfavorableto fight in a disadvantageous situationa team at a disadvantagea poor choicea game with little chance of winning
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