(something having its) merits and demerits
いっちょういったん
Noun
1.
(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings
yojijukugo
Stroke 0 / 22
Speed1.0x
この計画には一長一短があるので、慎重に検討する必要がある。
This plan has its pros and cons, so it needs to be carefully considered.
彼の提案は、コスト面では優れているが、実現可能性には一長一短がある。
His proposal is excellent in terms of cost, but its feasibility has both advantages and disadvantages.
人間関係においても、相手の長所と短所、つまり一長一短を理解することが大切だ。
In human relationships too, it's important to understand the other person's strengths and weaknesses, in other words, their pros and cons.
最新のテクノロジーには、利便性という長所と、プライバシー侵害という短所、つまり一長一短がある。
The latest technology has the advantage of convenience and the disadvantage of privacy infringement, in other words, its pros and cons.
Track your mastery
Kumi's KMT system tracks your mastery across kanji, vocabulary, grammar, and reading. Create a free account to use it on 220,000+ concepts.