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不利益 (ふりえき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun, na-adjective
disadvantage ; drawback ; handicap ; loss
Refers to a concrete or abstract disadvantage, unfavorable condition, or loss. Often used in formal, legal, or business contexts. Can function as a noun or adjectival noun (不利益な).
He suffered a disadvantage (or loss).
Kanji 利 profit, advantage, benefit Similar words 不ふ 利り 不利 is more common in everyday speech and means 'unfavorable' or 'disadvantageous' in a general sense. 不利益 is more formal and often implies a tangible loss or legal detriment.
損そん 損 is a casual word for 'loss' or 'disadvantage', often used in personal or financial contexts. 不利益 is more abstract and formal.
Etymology Compound of 不 (fu, 'not') and 利益 (rieki, 'benefit, profit'). The word follows a standard Sino-Japanese pattern for negation.
