English–Japanese

“unprofitable” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajison

Example

この仕事は損です。ko no shi goto wa son de su

This job is unprofitable.

Illustration for 損 (unprofitable)

How to say “unprofitable” in Japanese

“Unprofitable” in Japanese is 損 (son).

Marks an outcome where the cost or effort outweighs the value gained.

Full entry for 損: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 損

安く見えても、送料が高いと損です。yasu ku mi e te mo sō ryō ga taka i to son de su

Even if it looks cheap, it is unprofitable when the shipping costs are high.

Tips for using 損

  • In everyday conversation, 損 (son) can describe a choice that wastes money, time, or effort, not only a financial loss.

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