マイナス

まいなす
noun; na-adjective
minus; negative
1. minus; subtraction
The mathematical operation of subtracting, or the minus sign (−).
10マイナス37です
Ten minus three is seven.
100マイナス5050です
One hundred minus fifty is fifty.
I put a minus sign in the calculation.
2. negative; disadvantage
A negative aspect or detrimental factor.
それマイナスなる
That will be a disadvantage.
それマイナスなる
That will be a disadvantage.
There are negative aspects, but there are positive aspects too.
This news is bad for the company's image.
3. below zero
Temperatures below zero degrees.
The temperature dropped to minus 5 degrees.
Minus 20 degrees is too cold.
マイナス10()まで()がると、水道(すいどう)(こお)ることがある。
When the temperature drops to minus ten degrees, the water pipes may freeze.

マイナス is used for mathematical subtraction and figuratively for negative aspects.

MATH USAGE:

  • 10マイナス3 (10 − 3)
  • マイナス記号(きごう) (minus sign)

NEGATIVE MEANING:

  • マイナスになる (to become negative/detrimental)
  • マイナス(めん) (negative aspect)
  • マイナスイメージ (negative image)
  • マイナス要因(よういん) (negative factor)

TEMPERATURE USAGE:

  • マイナス10() (−10 degrees / 10 degrees below zero)
  • 氷点下(ひょうてんか) is the formal term for "below freezing"

The opposite is プラス (plus/positive).

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