功罪
こ
う
ざ
い
Meanings
1
merits and demerits; strengths and weaknesses
Used to evaluate both positive and negative aspects of a person, action, or policy. Often appears in formal or analytical contexts.
We need to calmly evaluate his merits and demerits.
Debate continues over the strengths and weaknesses of this policy.
Expressions
- 功罪相償うgood and bad deeds cancel out; merits and demerits offset each other