Japanese word

損得

Pronunciation

Romajisontoku

Meaning

  • nounpros and cons

Example

その計画の損得を考えます。so no kei kaku no son toku o kanga e ma su

I consider the pros and cons of the plan.

Illustration for 損得 (pros and cons)

More examples

買い物を決める前に、損得を計算します。ka i mono o ki me ru mae ni son toku o kei san shi ma su

I calculate the pros and cons before deciding whether to buy something.

Core concept

Shows both the favorable and unfavorable results that may come from a choice or situation.

Common phrases

  • 損得を考えるson toku o kanga e ru

    consider the pros and cons

  • 損得を計算するson toku o kei san su ru

    calculate the gains and losses

Similar words

得失tokushitsu: The gains and losses considered when judging a choice or action.
利害rigai: The benefits and disadvantages that affect a person or group.
損益soneki: The financial profit and loss from a business activity or transaction.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄から生じる利益と不利益。a ru koto gara ka ra shō ji ru ri eki to fu ri eki

Word origin

損得 (sontoku) is a compound of 損 (son, "loss") and 得 (toku, "gain"), whose meanings form the contrast expressed by the word.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 損得 (sontoku) commonly appears in 損得勘定 (sontoku kanjō), referring to judging an action by its practical gains and losses.

Other meanings

  • gain and lossnoun

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