How to say "downside" in Japanese
- 下振れしたぶれno-adjective, suru verbA less common word for a downturn or downward swing — a movement toward worse conditions, as of the economy — not the negative aspect of something; for that sense it is seldom the word you want.
- マイナス面マイナスめんnounThe word for 'downside' meaning the negative aspect or disadvantage of a plan, decision, or situation. When 'downside' means the bad side of something rather than a downward movement, this is the word you want.
For 'downside' as the negative aspect or drawback of something, use 「マイナス面」; 「下振れ」 means a downturn or downward swing — a movement toward worse conditions — and fits only that movement sense, as in economic talk.
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