VOCABULARY
一長一短
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merits and demerits / pros and cons
pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, having both good and bad points
idiom
noun
Example sentences
どの案にも一長一短がある。
Every proposal has its pros and cons.
両方の製品は一長一短で迷う。
Both products have advantages and disadvantages, so it's hard to choose.
この計画は一長一短があり、慎重に考えたい。
This plan has merits and demerits, so I want to think carefully.
在宅勤務にも一長一短がある。
Working from home also has pros and cons.
Practice exercises
1
どの案にも一長一短がある。
Every proposal has its pros and cons.
Answer
一長一短
2
相手との距離感は一長一短で、近すぎても遠すぎても難しい。
The sense of distance with another person has its pros and cons; too close or too far are both difficult.
Answer
一長一短
3
AIの導入は効率を高める反面、雇用を脅かす面もあり、まさに一長一短だと言える。
Introducing AI raises efficiency but also threatens employment, so it can truly be said to have its pros and cons.
Answer
一長一短
4
この計画には一長一短があり、慎重に検討する必要がある。
This plan has its merits and demerits, and it needs to be carefully considered.
Answer
一長一短
5
何事にも一長一短があるものだ。
Everything has its pros and cons.
Answer
一長一短