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Meanings
1
one advantage; a single merit
Used when pointing out a single positive aspect, often in contrast to drawbacks. Commonly appears in set phrases like 一利一害 (one advantage and one disadvantage).
This plan has not a single advantage.
Everything has its pros and cons.
Expressions
- 百害あって一利なしall pain, no gain; doing no good and a lot of harm; having no redeeming features