Meaning

Primary

Disadvantage

Alternative

Loss

Word Type

noun, suffix, な adjective, verbal noun

Explanation

A loss will give you a disadvantage. So, try not to get any losses... or you'll be at a disadvantage.

Reading

そん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from the kanji, so you aren't at a disadvantage... this time.

Context

Context Sentences

ポーカーで五百ドル損をした。

I had a loss of $500 in poker.

Kanji Composition