不利益
Meanings
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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).
This contract contains disadvantageous clauses.
He suffered a disadvantage (or loss).
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に不利益を与えるto cause someone a disadvantage/loss
That decision could cause a disadvantage to consumers.
- 不利益を被るto suffer a disadvantage/loss
If you don't check the contract terms, you might suffer a disadvantage later.
- 〈人〉の不利益になるto work to someone's disadvantage
This rule risks working to the disadvantage of workers.
- 不利益を受けるto receive/incur a disadvantage
I incurred a disadvantage because I didn't know the information.