Japanese Word · Intermediate
マイナス
minus
Pronunciation: [ma̠ina̠sɨ]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "minus".
Example
マイナス2点になってしまった
got minus 2 points
Practice tips
- Practice マイナス out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.