(りがい)

りがい
noun
advantages and disadvantages, interests
1. advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons
The beneficial and detrimental aspects of something considered together.
利害(りがい)(かんが)える
To consider the pros and cons.
I carefully examined the advantages and disadvantages.
利害(りがい)得失(とくしつ) = pros and cons, gains and losses
Let's compare the advantages and disadvantages of this plan before deciding.
Every policy has both advantages and disadvantages.
After calmly analyzing the pros and cons, a final decision was made.
2. interests, stake
Personal or collective benefits at stake in a situation.
Their interests are in conflict.
We had a disinterested third party make the judgment.
利害(りがい)関係(かんけい) = having a stake/interest in something
We need to cooperate beyond our individual interests.
The interests of companies and residents don't always align.
We decided to hear the opinions of the stakeholders before setting the policy.
利害(りがい)関係者(かんけいしゃ) = stakeholder

USAGE: 利害(りがい) is commonly used in business, legal, and political contexts.

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CONTRAST:

  • () alone means benefit/advantage
  • (がい) alone means harm/damage
  • Together, 利害(りがい) refers to both sides or overall interests