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mainasu
noun, suru verb, no adjective, noun or verb acting prenominally

English Meaning(s) for マイナス

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. minus; negative (quantity); subtraction; taking away
noun
  1. deficit
  2. disadvantage; drawback; handicap
noun or verb acting prenominally
  1. negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)

Definition and Synonyms for マイナス

Deduct make a subtraction
Synonyms: マイナス, 差し引き, 差し引く, 差っ引く, 控除, 減じる, 減ずる, 減算
Subtraction an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated
Synonyms: マイナス, 減法
Red the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
Synonyms: ロス, マイナス, 差損, , 損失, 欠損, 赤字

Categories マイナス is a member of

Calculate make a mathematical calculation or computation
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Sum a quantity of money
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Arithmetic Operation a mathematical operation involving numbers
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Stroke Order Diagrams for マイナス

Sample Sentences for マイナス

The economy recorded a negative growth.
It is true that television also has some disadvantages.
It's six degrees below zero.
Certainly there are downsides to leadership by coercion and force.
Where've you stuck my flat-head screwdriver?!

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