1.
strong point, merit, advantage, virtue
A positive quality or attribute that someone or something has. The opposite of 短所 (weak point, fault).
あなたの長所は何ですか。
What are your strong points?
Common interview question
彼女の長所は明るい性格だ。
Her strong point is her cheerful personality.
この製品の長所と短所を教えてください。
Please tell me the pros and cons of this product.
COMPOUND: 長 (long, merit) + 所 (place, point)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 長所を伸ばす (develop one's strengths)
- 長所を活かす (make use of one's strengths)
- 長所と短所 (pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses)
JOB INTERVIEW USAGE: Questions about 長所 and 短所 are standard in Japanese job interviews.
SIMILAR TERMS:
- 利点 (advantage, merit)
- 強み (strength)
- メリット (merit - loanword)
Related Words
Antonym:
短所