noun, na-adjective, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
loss; damage; harm; unprofitable
Refers to financial loss, damage, or something being disadvantageous in a concrete or abstract sense. Often used in expressions like 損をする (to suffer a loss) or 損な (unprofitable).
その投資で大きな損をした。
I suffered a big loss on that investment.
この取引は会社にとって損だ。
This deal is unprofitable for the company.
noun, na-adjective
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; unfavorable
Describes a position or condition that puts someone at a disadvantage, often in comparisons or competitive contexts. Common in phrases like 損な立場 (disadvantageous position).
経験が少ないと就職活動で損になる。
Having little experience puts you at a disadvantage in job hunting.
彼は身長が低いのでバスケットボールでは損だ。
He is at a disadvantage in basketball because of his short height.