ハンディキャップ
also: ハンデキャップ · ハンディーキャップ
Meanings
1
A loanword from English, used in contexts such as sports (golf), games, or figuratively for a disadvantage. The meaning is essentially the same as the English word.
In golf, a handicap indicates one's ability.
Lack of experience became a big handicap for him.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にハンディキャップを与えるto give someone a handicap
Stronger players are given a bigger handicap.
- ハンディキャップを負うto bear/have a handicap
He has a handicap from an illness he had as a child.
- ハンディキャップを克服するto overcome a handicap
She overcame her physical handicap and competed in the Olympics.