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一長一短 【いっちょういったん】
- [n] (something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一 | One, One Radical (no.1) | イチ, イツ | ひと-, ひと.つ |
| 長 | Long, Leader, Superior, Senior | チョウ | なが.い, おさ |
| 短 | Short, Brevity, Fault, Defect, Weak Point | タン | みじか.い |