そんとく損得sontoku
1.

The consideration of benefits and drawbacks associated with an action or decision, often weighing potential profits against possible losses.

2.

The evaluation of outcomes in terms of profit and loss, typically used in contexts where one assesses whether a situation is advantageous or disadvantageous.

3.

The assessment of personal gain versus loss, especially in relation to decisions that may affect others, such as undertaking tasks that might not yield personal benefits.

Example:

損得なしにしよう。

そんとくかんじょう損得勘定sontokukanjou
1.

The process of assessing the potential benefits and drawbacks of a decision or action, often with a focus on financial implications.

2.

An evaluation that prioritizes personal gain or loss, reflecting a transactional mindset in decision-making.

3.

A mindset that weighs the advantages against the disadvantages, particularly in contexts where self-interest is paramount.