English–Japanese
“disadvantage” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidemeritto
Example
この方法にはデメリットがあります。ko no hō hō ni wa de me ri tto ga a ri ma su
This method has a disadvantage.
How to say “disadvantage” in Japanese
“Disadvantage” in Japanese is デメリット (demeritto).
Describes an aspect that makes a choice, method, or situation less favorable.
Example sentences with デメリット
新しい計画のデメリットについて、みんなで話し合います。atara shi i kei kaku no de me ri tto ni tsu i te mi n na de hana shi a i ma su
We discuss the disadvantages of the new plan together.
Tips for using デメリット
- In English, demerit is less common than disadvantage and can also mean a fault or a penalty point, while Japanese デメリット (demeritto) commonly means an unfavorable aspect.