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No. 2,624 in Japanese

損

Loss; disadvantage.

In a sentence

  • その商品は買う価値がなく、損をする。

    That product is not worth buying; it would lead to a loss.

    The word "損" is used here as a noun meaning 'loss', implying a negative impact or disadvantage.

  • 彼は時間を無駄にして、損をした気分だ。

    He wasted his time and feels like he lost out.

    Here, "損" describes a feeling or experience of loss, often referring to an emotional deduction or regret due to missed opportunities.

  • 安い商品はすぐ壊れることが多く、金銭的に損かもしれない。

    Cheap products often break quickly, potentially causing a financial loss.

    In this case, "損" is tied to financial implications, suggesting monetary loss or detriment.

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