1.
unfair; one-sided; biased
Describes a situation, judgment, or arrangement that favors one party over another, lacking balance or fairness. Often used to criticize decisions or policies that fail to consider all sides equally.
それは片手落ちだ。
That's one-sided.
片手落ちな判断は避けるべきだ。
One-sided judgments should be avoided.
一方の意見だけを聞いて決めるのは片手落ちではないか。
Isn't it unfair to decide after hearing only one side's opinion?
USAGE:
Used as a na-adjective or noun. Describes situations where fairness or balance is lacking. Often appears in criticism of decisions, policies, or evaluations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 片手落ちな判断 (one-sided judgment)
- 片手落ちな議論 (lopsided argument)
- 片手落ちの感がある (there is a sense of unfairness)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 不公平: unfair — a more general and common word for unfairness
- 偏る: to lean, to be biased — describes the action of becoming one-sided