損
そん
loss; damage; harm; unprofitable
JLPT N3 Common word
Meanings
Noun, Na-adjective, Suru verb, Intransitive
loss; damage; harm; unprofitableNoun, Na-adjective
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; unfavorable
Example sentences
怒るのは損だ。
It doesn't pay to lose your temper.
損はしないよ。
You cannot lose.
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One man's gain is another man's loss.
あせって損した。
I rushed and lost money.
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He is out of pocket.
More examples (10)
腹を立てるだけ損よ。
It doesn't pay to lose your temper.
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It never pays to lose your temper.
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Honesty pays in the long run.
やっておいて損はないよ。
It won't do you any harm.
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Honesty will pay in the long run.
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We lost on that job.
心配すんな。損はさせない。
Don't worry. I won't hurt you.
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You have little to gain and much to lose.
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Quality goods are worth it in the long run.
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This is an age when honesty does not pay.