Son

JLPT N3

損 (Son) is a Japanese noun meaning “loss, damage, harm, unprofitable”.

Meanings

  1. noun, na-adjective, suru verb, intransitive verbloss; damage; harm; unprofitable
  2. noun, na-adjectivedisadvantage; handicap; drawback; unfavorable

Examples

  • It doesn't pay to lose your temper.

  • You cannot lose.

  • One man's gain is another man's loss.

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