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disadvantage in Japanese

disadvantage in Japanese is 不利 — disadvantage means a drawback, weakness, or unfavorable circumstance compared to others.

disadvantage in Japanese

不利
noun
Pronounced: furi
A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback.

What does "disadvantage" mean?

  1. noun A drawback, weakness, or unfavorable circumstance compared to others.
    "The main disadvantage of the apartment is its distance from the station."
  2. verb To put someone in a weaker or less favorable position.
    "The new rule disadvantages smaller businesses."
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disadvantage in a sentence

  • The main disadvantage of the apartment is its distance from the station.
  • Being short is a disadvantage in basketball.
  • The new rule disadvantages smaller businesses.
  • Growing up in poverty had disadvantaged him from the start.

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What is "disadvantage" in Japanese?

"disadvantage" in Japanese is 不利. disadvantage means: A drawback, weakness, or unfavorable circumstance compared to others.

How do you pronounce 不利?

"disadvantage" in Japanese is 不利, pronounced "furi".

How do you use "disadvantage" in a sentence?

Example: "The main disadvantage of the apartment is its distance from the station." In Japanese, "disadvantage" is 不利.

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