Japanese word

ハンデ

Pronunciation

Romajihande

Meaning

  • nounhandicap

Example

初心者には経験の差がハンデになります。sho shin sha ni wa kei ken no sa ga ha n de ni na ri ma su

The difference in experience is a handicap for beginners.

Illustration for ハンデ (handicap)

More examples

大会では、経験の浅い選手にハンデをつけます。tai kai de wa kei ken no asa i sen shu ni ha n de o tsu ke ma su

In competitions, less experienced players are given a handicap.

Core concept

Describes an obstacle that puts one side behind, as well as a special condition used to balance unequal abilities.

Common phrases

  • ハンデを背負うha n de o se o u

    carry a handicap

  • ハンデをつけるha n de o tsu ke ru

    give a handicap

  • ハンデをもらうha n de o mo ra u

    receive a handicap

  • ハンデを埋めるha n de o u me ru

    make up for a handicap

Similar words

不利furi: A condition that makes success harder, without implying a balancing purpose.
弱みyowami: A weakness in a person or side that reduces its advantage.

Definition in Japanese

人や側を不利な立場に置く条件、または勝負の公平を図るために加える不利や有利の調整。hito ya gawa o fu ri na tachi ba ni o ku jō ken ma ta wa shō bu no kō hei o haka ru ta me ni kuwa e ru fu ri ya yū ri no chō sei

Word origin

The Japanese noun ハンデ (hande) comes from the shortened form of ハンディキャップ (handikyappu), which comes from English "handicap".

Usage tips

  • Japanese ハンデ (hande) is used broadly for a disadvantage, while English "handicap" is especially familiar as a scoring system in golf.

Opposites

  • アドバンテージadobantējiadvantagenoun

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