English–Japanese
“at a disadvantage” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifuri
Example
この試合では私たちが不利です。ko no shi ai de wa watashi ta chi ga fu ri de su
We are at a disadvantage in this game.
How to say “at a disadvantage” in Japanese
“At a disadvantage” in Japanese is 不利 (furi).
Shows that circumstances do not support a person or side and make a favorable result less likely.
Example sentences with 不利
情報が少ない側は、話し合いで不利になりやすいです。jō hō ga suku na i gawa wa hana shi a i de fu ri ni na ri ya su i de su
The side with less information is likely to be at a disadvantage in a discussion.
Tips for using 不利
- Unlike a fixed personal weakness, 不利 (furi) usually points to an external position or condition that can change during a situation.