1.
disadvantage, drawback
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a worse position.
この条件は我々に不利だ。
These conditions are disadvantageous to us.
不利な立場に立たされた。
I was put in a disadvantageous position.
被告に不利な証拠が出てきた。
Evidence unfavorable to the defendant came out.
USAGE: 不利 describes situations, conditions, or evidence that work against someone's interests.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 不利な条件 (unfavorable conditions)
- 不利な立場 (disadvantageous position)
- 〜に不利だ (to be disadvantageous to ~)
- 不利益 (disadvantage, harm)
ANTONYM: 有利 (advantageous)
Related Words
Antonym:
有利 (advantageous)