持(も)ち味(あじ)

もちあじ
noun
distinctive quality, natural characteristic
abstractpersonality
1. distinctive quality, inherent characteristic, natural strength
The unique qualities, characteristics, or strengths that a person, thing, or organization naturally possesses. Often refers to positive attributes that set someone or something apart.
彼女(かのじょ)の持(も)ち味(あじ)は明(あか)るさだ。
Her distinctive quality is her cheerfulness.
持(も)ち味(あじ)を生(い)かした仕事(しごと)がしたい。
I want to do work that makes use of my strengths.
このチームの持(も)ち味(あじ)は団結力(だんけつりょく)にある。
This team's distinctive quality lies in its unity.

Forms

持(も)つ (to have, possess) + 味(あじ) (flavor, quality)

Common patterns

  • 持(も)ち味(あじ)を生(い)かす (to make use of one's strengths)
  • 持(も)ち味(あじ)を発揮(はっき)する (to demonstrate one's distinctive qualities)
  • 〜の持(も)ち味(あじ) (the distinctive quality of ~)

Usage

Often used positively to describe what makes someone or something special. Can refer to people, teams, companies, products, or even regions.

Related words

Related Words

Synonym: 特徴(とくちょう) (characteristic, feature)
Synonym: 得意(とくい) (specialty, strength)
Related: 長所(ちょうしょ) (strong point, merit)
Related: 個性(こせい) (individuality)
Related: 得手(えて) (one's strong point, forte)
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Added 2026.2.5 21:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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