良し悪し

よしあし
Alternative readings: よしわるし
Alternative writings: 善し悪し, 良しあし, 善しあし, よし悪し
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

The quality or judgment of something — whether it is good or bad, right or wrong; an assessment of suitability or merit.

Noun

Examples

その方法の良し悪しをよく考えてから決めよう。

Let's think carefully about whether that method is good or bad before deciding.

結果だけで良し悪しを判断するのは危険だ。

It's dangerous to judge right or wrong based only on the result.

使い勝手の良し悪しは人によって違う。

Whether something is easy to use or not depends on the person.

2

Having both advantages and disadvantages; a situation or thing that has merits and demerits.

Noun

Examples

リモートワークには良し悪しがある。自由な反面、孤立しやすい。

Remote work has pros and cons. While it's freeing, it can also lead to isolation.

新制度の良し悪しを社員全員で話し合った。

We discussed the pros and cons of the new system with all employees.

この薬には良し悪しがあるので、医師と相談してください。

This medicine has both benefits and risks, so consult your doctor.