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VocabJLPT N2

minus

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. minus
2. subtraction
3. negative (number)
4. deficit

This loanword from English means "minus" and is used to indicate a negative number, a subtraction operation, or a disadvantage. It appears in math contexts as well as everyday speech when describing a drawback or negative aspect of something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, didn't you accidentally double up on the minus signs?

Sentence 2

With that formula, is there a chance the result comes out negative?

Sentence 3

"I'm down a whole kilogram!" — is that really worth that much excitement?

Sentence 4

One single mistake and my whole rating goes negative?

Sentence 5

So we subtract 5 here, which is why we get negative 3, right?