取(と)り柄(え)

とりえ
noun
redeeming quality; merit; forte; strong point
1. redeeming quality; merit; forte
A positive characteristic or skill that makes someone or something valuable.
私(わたし)の取(と)り柄(え)は健康(けんこう)なことだ。
My only redeeming quality is that I'm healthy.
この店(みせ)は安(やす)いのが取(と)り柄(え)だ。
This shop's strong point is that it's cheap.
取(と)り柄(え)がないと思(おも)っていたが、努力家(どりょくか)だと言(い)われた。
I thought I had no strong points, but I was told I'm hardworking.

FORMATION:
取(と)る (to take) + 柄(え) (handle, merit)

USAGE:

Often used in modest or self-deprecating contexts:

  • 取(と)り柄(え)がない (to have no redeeming qualities)
  • 唯一(ゆいいつ)の取(と)り柄(え) (only strong point)

COMMON PATTERN:

「〜が取(と)り柄(え)」 (X is one's/its strong point)

  • 元気(げんき)なのが取(と)り柄(え) (being energetic is my forte)
  • 安(やす)さが取(と)り柄(え) (cheapness is its selling point)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 長所(ちょうしょ) - strength, merit (more formal)
  • 得意(とくい) - specialty, strong suit
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Added 2026.1.18 18:27 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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