()どころ

みどころ
noun
highlight, attraction, must-see
1. highlight, attraction, must-see point
The most noteworthy or attractive aspect of something, especially a place, performance, or event.
この映画(えいが)()どころは?
What's the highlight of this movie?
京都(きょうと)には()どころがたくさんある。
Kyoto has many attractions.
この試合(しあい)()どころは後半(こうはん)逆転劇(ぎゃくてんげき)だった。
The highlight of the match was the comeback in the second half.
2. promise, potential
The quality in a person that suggests future talent or ability.
()どころのある若者(わかもの)だ。
He's a young person with promise.
監督(かんとく)(かれ)()どころがあると(かん)じた。
The manager felt that he had potential.
新人(しんじん)(なか)にも()どころのある選手(せんしゅ)何人(なんにん)かいる。
Among the new recruits, there are several players with promise.

USAGE:
Sense 1 is extremely common in travel guides, event descriptions, and reviews. The phrase ()どころ満載(まんさい) (packed with highlights) is a standard promotional expression.

Sense 2 is more literary and typically used by mentors, coaches, or superiors evaluating someone's potential.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ()どころがある: to have highlights / to show promise
  • ()どころ満載(まんさい): packed with highlights
  • ()どころを紹介(しょうかい)する: to introduce the highlights