No. 2,419 in Japanese
マイナス
"マイナス" means "minus" or "negative."
In a sentence
今日の朝はとても寒くて、気温はマイナス5度でした。
This morning was very cold, and the temperature was minus 5 degrees.
マイナス is used here to describe a negative numerical value, specifically temperature.
彼の意見にはマイナスの側面がいくつかあります。
There are some negative aspects to his opinion.
マイナス conveys a metaphorical sense of negativity or drawbacks in this context.
プロジェクトの遅れは会社のイメージにマイナスの影響を与える可能性があります。
The delay in the project may have a negative impact on the company's image.
マイナス is employed here to signify an unfavorable or adverse effect.
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