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不利

furi

Description

「不利」は、自分にとって都合が悪くて、勝ったり成功したりするのが難しい状態を表す言葉です。

"不利" describes a situation that is disadvantageous and makes winning or succeeding difficult.

試合やビジネスなど、競争がある場面でよく使われます。

It is often used in competitive situations like matches or business.

Meanings

不利furi

disadvantageous; unfavorable

この条件は私たちに不利です。

These conditions are unfavorable to us.

不利furi

disadvantage; drawback

背が低いのは、この試合で不利になる。

Being short is a disadvantage in this match.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    不 (negation) + 利 (benefit/advantage), literally 'no advantage'.

  • Nuance

    な-adjective; the direct opposite is 有利 (yuuri, advantageous).

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