1.
advantage; merit
A favorable point or benefit of something. Used when discussing the positive aspects of a choice, method, or situation.
この方法の利点は何ですか。
What are the advantages of this method?
都会に住む利点は交通の便が良いことだ。
The advantage of living in the city is the good transportation access.
この製品には多くの利点があるが、価格が高いという欠点もある。
This product has many merits, but it also has the drawback of being expensive.
利点 means a favorable point or benefit. Often used in analytical or comparative contexts, such as weighing options.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 利点がある: to have an advantage
- 最大の利点: the greatest advantage
- 利点と欠点: advantages and disadvantages
- 利点を生かす: to make the most of an advantage
SIMILAR WORDS:
- メリット: merit, advantage (loanword, very common in casual speech)
- 長所: strong point (often about people)
- 強み: strength (personal or organizational)
CONTRAST:
- 欠点: drawback, flaw
- デメリット: disadvantage, demerit
- 短所: weak point