Usage patterns
〈数〉が負になるfor a number to become negative
As a result of the calculation, the answer became negative.
〈数〉が負に転じるfor a value to turn negative (e.g. growth rate, balance)
This fiscal year's growth rate turned negative.
〈物〉が負に帯電するfor an object/particle to become negatively charged
This particle is negatively charged.
Expressions· 8
負の連鎖chain of negative events; negative chain reaction; domino effect of bad things 負の遺産negative legacy; burdensome legacy
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負担をかけるput a burden on; tax (strength, resources)