得失(とくしつ)

とくしつ
noun
gains and losses; advantages and disadvantages; goal difference
1. gains and losses; advantages and disadvantages
the positive and negative aspects of something; pros and cons
得失(とくしつ)を考(かんが)える。
To consider the pros and cons.
この計画(けいかく)の得失(とくしつ)を検討(けんとう)する。
To examine the advantages and disadvantages of this plan.
各(かく)プランの得失(とくしつ)を比較(ひかく)した。
I compared the pros and cons of each plan.
得失(とくしつ)を度外視(どがいし)して挑戦(ちょうせん)する。
To take on a challenge regardless of gains or losses.
2. goal difference (sports)
the difference between goals scored and goals conceded
得失点(とくしってん)差(さ)で順位(じゅんい)が決(き)まる。
The ranking is determined by goal difference.
このチームは得失点(とくしってん)差(さ)がプラス10だ。
This team has a goal difference of plus 10.

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.

WORD FORMATION:
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 EXPRESSIONS:

  • 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

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

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Added 2026.1.25 15:04 · Revised 2026.1.29 19:28
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