financial loss; loss
Primarily used in accounting and tax contexts to refer to a monetary loss or expense that reduces taxable income.
この取引で損金が発生した。
This transaction resulted in a financial loss.
税務上、損金として認められる経費は限られている。
For tax purposes, expenses recognized as deductible losses are limited.
deficit; loss
Compound of 損 (loss, damage) and 金 (money), literally 'loss money'.