一長一短

いっちょういったん
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Having both advantages and disadvantages; having merits and demerits—strengths and weaknesses coexist.

NounYojijukugo

Examples

この方法は簡単だが効率が悪い。一長一短だね。

This method is simple but inefficient. It has its pros and cons.

都会の生活には便利な点もあれば、不便な点もある。一長一短だ。

City life has conveniences and inconveniences; it’s a mixed bag.

新しいシステムは安く導入できるが拡張性に欠ける。一長一短を理解して選ぼう。

The new system is cheap to implement but lacks scalability. Understand the trade-offs before choosing.

彼の決断力はあるが、細かい配慮が足りない。一長一短の人物だ。

He has decisiveness but lacks attention to detail. He’s a person of strengths and weaknesses.