(ちょうしょ)

ちょうしょ
noun
strong point, merit, advantage
1. strong point, merit, advantage, virtue
A positive quality or attribute that someone or something has. The opposite of 短所(たんしょ) (weak point, fault).
あなたの長所(ちょうしょ)(なん)ですか。
What are your strong points?
Common interview question
彼女(かのじょ)長所(ちょうしょ)(あか)るい性格(せいかく)だ。
Her strong point is her cheerful personality.
この製品(せいひん)長所(ちょうしょ)短所(たんしょ)(おし)えてください。
Please tell me the pros and cons of this product.

COMPOUND: (ちょう) (long, merit) + (しょ) (place, point)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 長所(ちょうしょ)()ばす (develop one's strengths)
  • 長所(ちょうしょ)()かす (make use of one's strengths)
  • 長所(ちょうしょ)短所(たんしょ) (pros and cons, strengths and weaknesses)

JOB INTERVIEW USAGE: Questions about 長所(ちょうしょ) and 短所(たんしょ) are standard in Japanese job interviews.

SIMILAR TERMS:

  • 利点(りてん) (advantage, merit)
  • (つよ)み (strength)
  • メリット (merit - loanword)

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