利点(りてん)

りてん
noun
advantage; merit
1. advantage; merit
A favorable point or benefit of something. Used when discussing the positive aspects of a choice, method, or situation.
この方法(ほうほう)の利点(りてん)は何(なん)ですか。
What are the advantages of this method?
都会(とかい)に住(す)む利点(りてん)は交通(こうつう)の便(べん)が良(よ)いことだ。
The advantage of living in the city is the good transportation access.
この製品(せいひん)には多(おお)くの利点(りてん)があるが、価格(かかく)が高(たか)いという欠点(けってん)もある。
This product has many merits, but it also has the drawback of being expensive.

Often paired with 欠点(けってん) (drawback) or 短所(たんしょ) (weakness) when comparing pros and cons. Similar to メリット, which is more commonly used in casual conversation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 利点(りてん)がある: to have an advantage
  • 最大(さいだい)の利点(りてん): the greatest advantage
  • 利点(りてん)と欠点(けってん): advantages and disadvantages
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