“Pros and cons” in Japanese
Short answer
Pros and cons in Japanese is “利害得失” (rigaitokushitsu). Full meaning: advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons.
Other ways to say “Pros and cons” in Japanese
メリデメ
merideme merits and demerits, pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages
賛否両論
sanpiryouron arguments for and against, pros and cons, mixed reception, mixed reviews
是非
zehi certainly, without fail; right and wrong, pros and cons
ぜひ
zehi certainly, without fail; right and wrong, pros and cons
ゼヒ
zehi certainly, without fail; right and wrong, pros and cons
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