アドバンテージ
also: アドヴァンテージ · アドバンテッジ
Meanings
1
advantage; upper hand
General term for a favorable position or benefit, used in everyday contexts.
Having experience is an advantage.
2
In soccer, rugby, etc., the referee allows play to continue after a foul if the fouled team benefits.
The referee played advantage and let play continue.
3
In tennis, the point scored after deuce, giving a player the chance to win the game.
After deuce, he got the advantage.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にアドバンテージがあるsomeone has an advantage
He has an advantage because of his experience.
- 〈人〉にアドバンテージを与えるto give someone an advantage
The referee gave the fouled team the advantage.
- アドバンテージが取れるto earn the advantage point (in tennis)
After deuce, she earned the advantage point.
- アドバンテージを取るto gain/take an advantage
He took the initiative and gained the advantage.