This is the 6681st most frequent Japanese word.
ハンデ
"ハンデ" (hande) means "handicap" or "advantage/disadvantage."
ハンデ is used here to mean 'handicap' or 'disadvantage,' describing a challenge that is overcome.
彼は障害をハンデとして克服した。
He overcame his handicap as a disadvantage.
ハンデ refers to an advantage given to beginners to balance a competitive setting, making it fair.
この試合では初心者のためにハンデを追加しました。
We added a handicap for beginners in this match.
ハンデ is used to signify a potential disadvantage; however, the context transforms it into something positive.