1.
loss, damage
Financial or material loss; the state of losing money or value.
損をした。
I suffered a loss.
損して得取れ。
Lose a little to gain a lot.
Proverb meaning short-term losses can lead to long-term gains.
この投資は損になった。
This investment resulted in a loss.
2.
disadvantage, drawback
An unfavorable situation or outcome; something that works against one's interests.
知らないと損だよ。
It's a disadvantage not to know.
Common expression meaning "you'll miss out if you don't know."
正直者は損をすると言われることがある。
It is sometimes said that honest people end up at a disadvantage.
早く申し込まないと損だよ。
You'll miss out if you don't sign up early.
USAGE:
損する or 損をする means "to suffer a loss" or "to lose out."
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 損をする (to suffer a loss)
- 損して得取れ (proverb: short-term loss for long-term gain)
- 損は損 (a loss is a loss)
- 損得 (profit and loss; pros and cons)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大損 (big loss)
- 丸損 (complete loss)
- 損失 (loss, formal)
- 損害 (damage, harm)
ANTONYM:
- 得: gain, profit, advantage
Related Words
Antonym:
得 (gain)