そん
JLPT:N3
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1

Loss, damage, or harm; something unprofitable or causing a deficit (often used in expressions like 'to suffer a loss').

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保険があるから大きな損はしないだろう。

Because we have insurance, we probably won't suffer a large loss.

あのミスで会社に多額の損が出た。

That mistake caused the company a substantial loss.

小さな損を気にしすぎると、かえって不利になることもある。

If you worry too much about small losses, it can actually put you at a disadvantage.

2

A disadvantage, handicap, or drawback; an unfavorable aspect of a situation (used as 'a loss' or 'to be at a disadvantage').

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この契約だと顧客にとって損になる条項がある。

This contract contains clauses that would be disadvantageous for customers.

彼にとってその提案は損だと判断した。

He judged that the proposal would be disadvantageous for him.

短期的には損をしても、長期的には得になることがある。

Even if you take a short-term loss, it can sometimes pay off in the long run.

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