expression, i-adjective
unprofitable; not worth it; disadvantageous
Describes a situation where the effort, cost, or risk outweighs the benefit; often used in business, negotiations, or personal decisions. Antonym: 割がいい.
Antonyms: 割がいい
この仕事は割が悪いから、引き受けるのはやめたほうがいい。
This job isn't worth it, so you'd better not take it on.
Considering the long hours, the pay is low—it's really not worth it.
Antonym: profitable, worthwhile, advantageous. Used when the return is good relative to the input.
Similar meaning: not worth the effort, doesn't pay. Slightly more emphatic or formal than 割が悪い.
Compound of 割 (わり, 'rate, proportion') + が (subject marker) + 悪い (わるい, 'bad'). Literally 'the rate is bad', referring to an unfavorable cost–benefit ratio.