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VocabJLPT N3

disadvantage

Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

1. disadvantage
2. handicap

This noun and な-adjective describes a situation or position that is disadvantageous or unfavorable, where one side is at a disadvantage compared to another. It is commonly used in competitive, legal, or negotiation contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you phrase it like that, you're going to put yourself at a disadvantage!

Sentence 2

Inside, he thought, "of course I'm the only one getting the short end again."

Sentence 3

Even a small lie can come back to bite you later!

Sentence 4

She laughed and asked, "does being short put you at a disadvantage?"

Sentence 5

She said plainly, "these terms are not in our favor."