見(み)どころ

みどころ
noun
highlight, attraction, must-see
evaluationtravel
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)の見(み)どころは？
What's the highlight of this movie?
京都(きょうと)には見(み)どころがたくさんある。
Kyoto has many attractions.
この試合(しあい)の見(み)どころは後半(こうはん)の逆転劇(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.
見(み)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)は彼(かれ)に見(み)どころがあると感(かん)じた。
The manager felt that he had potential.
新人(しんじん)の中(なか)にも見(み)どころのある選手(せんしゅ)が何人(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 見(み)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.

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Added 2026.2.8 14:52 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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