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一長一短(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings
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(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings
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一長一短 【いっちょういったん】
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どのような方法にも一長一短があります。
Every method has its advantages and disadvantages. {(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings}
どの道具も一長一短で、一つも欠点が無い道具はない。
Every tool has its merits and demerits, and there is no tool without a shortcoming. {(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings}
どの会社にも一長一短があり、完璧な会社はありません。
Every company has its merits and demerits, there is no perfect company. {(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings}
一長一短があるものではなく、人質救出のための完璧な計画はないものだろうか…。
Could there be a perfect plan for rescuing hostages, not one that has its merits and demerits...? {(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings}
何事にも一長一短があるものと思っていたが、僕の今の仕事に関して言えば非の打ち所がない。
I've always thought that everything has its advantages and disadvantages, but as far as my current job is concerned, it's flawless. {(something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings}
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