This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

マイナス面

Reading

Kana: マイナスめん
Romaji: mainasumen
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

negative aspect; downside; disadvantage

Kanji

Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface

Example Sentences

テレビにいくつかのマイナス(めん)があるのも事実(じじつ)である。
➥It is true that television also has some disadvantages.
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(ちから)(おど)しによるリーダーシップには(たし)かにマイナス(めん)があることは(たし)かだ。
➥Certainly there are downsides to leadership by coercion and force.
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