Japanese Conversation · Level 47
90 words
Japanese word
デメリット
Pronunciation
Romajidemeritto
Meaning
- noundisadvantage
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes an aspect that makes a choice, method, or situation less favorable.
Common phrases
デメリットについて話すde me ri tto ni tsu i te hana su
talk about the disadvantages
デメリットを比較するde me ri tto o hi kaku su ru
compare the disadvantages
Similar words
短所tansho: A weak or unfavorable feature of a person, thing, or method.
欠点ketten: A fault or feature that reduces the value or usefulness of something.
不利furi: An unfavorable condition that makes success or progress harder.
難点nanten: A problematic feature that makes something difficult or less suitable.
Definition in Japanese
物事の好ましくない点や、それによって生じる不利益。mono goto no kono ma shi ku na i ten ya so re ni yo tte shō ji ru fu ri eki
Word origin
The Japanese noun デメリット (demeritto, "disadvantage") comes from English demerit, which comes from Latin dēmeritum, "ill-desert".
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- drawbacknoun
- bad pointnoun
Opposites
- メリットmerittoadvantagenoun