得失(とくしつ)

得失(とくしつ) combines 得(とく) (gain) and 失(しつ) (loss) to mean advantages and disadvantages, or pros and cons.

Forms

得(とく) (gain, benefit) + 失(しつ) (loss) = gains and losses

Sense 1 - pros and cons

• 得失(とくしつ)を考(かんが)える: to consider the pros and cons
• 得失(とくしつ)を比較(ひかく)する: to compare advantages and disadvantages
• 得失(とくしつ)を度外視(どがいし)する: to disregard gains and losses

Sense 2 - sports (GOAL DIFFERENCE)

• 得失点(とくしってん)差(さ): goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
• 得失点(とくしってん): points scored/conceded

This is used in soccer, basketball, and other sports to break ties in standings.

Similar words

• 利害(りがい): interests, advantages and disadvantages (often about conflicting interests)
• メリット・デメリット: merits and demerits (loanwords, very common)
• 長所(ちょうしょ)と短所(たんしょ): strengths and weaknesses
• 一長一短(いっちょういったん): having both merits and demerits

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得失(とくしつ) is formal and often appears in written or business contexts.