(こうざい)

こうざい
noun
merits and demerits; pros and cons
1. merits and demerits; pros and cons
The good points and bad points of something or someone. Often used when evaluating the overall impact or contribution.
To think about the pros and cons of the internet.
To evaluate the merits and demerits of his policies.
功罪(こうざい)相半(あいなか)ばする。
The merits and demerits are about equal.

功罪(こうざい) combines (こう) (merit, achievement) and (ざい) (fault, crime).

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 功罪(こうざい)(): to question the merits and demerits
  • 功罪(こうざい)相半(あいなか)ばする: merits and demerits are about equal
  • 功罪(こうざい)(ろん)じる: to discuss the pros and cons

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