“Merits and demerits” in Japanese
Short answer
Merits and demerits in Japanese is “功過” (kouka). Full meaning: merits and demerits.
Other ways to say “Merits and demerits” in Japanese
功罪
kouzai merits and demerits, good points and bad points, strengths and weaknesses
一長一短
itchouittan (something having its) merits and demerits, advantages and disadvantages, good points and shortcomings
メリデメ
merideme merits and demerits, pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages
長短
choutan (relative) length; advantages and disadvantages, pluses and minuses, strong and weak points, merits and demerits
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