メリット

めりっと
noun
merit, advantage, benefit
businessabstract
1. advantage, benefit, plus point
A positive aspect or favorable point; a benefit that can be gained from something.
The advantage of this method is that it saves time.
Let's compare the pros and cons before deciding.
What are the advantages of living in the city?
It has the benefit of cost reduction.

メリット is a loanword from English "merit" used to mean advantage or benefit.

Usage

In Japanese business and everyday contexts, メリット is used more broadly than English "merit." It generally means "advantage" or "benefit" rather than "worthiness" or "deserving quality."

Common patterns

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