1.
strength, forte, strong point, advantage
A person's or thing's strong point, advantage, or area of excellence. The quality or characteristic that gives one an edge.
彼女の強みは語学力だ。
Her strength is her language ability.
自分の強みを活かせる仕事を探している。
I'm looking for a job where I can make use of my strengths.
このチームの強みはメンバー全員の結束力にある。
This team's strength lies in the unity of all its members.
USAGE:
Formed from the adjective 強い with the suffix み, which creates abstract nouns from adjectives. The antonym is 弱み (weakness). Very common in business contexts such as job interviews, strategy discussions, and self-introductions.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 強みを活かす: to make use of one's strengths
- 強みを発揮する: to demonstrate one's strengths
- 自分の強みと弱み: one's strengths and weaknesses