強(つよ)み

つよみ

noun

strength, forte, advantage

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(かのじょ)の強(つよ)みは語学力(ごがくりょく)だ。

Her strength is her language ability.

自分(じぶん)の強(つよ)みを活(い)かせる仕事(しごと)を探(さが)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(つよ)みはメンバー全員(ぜんいん)の結束力(けっそくりょく)にある。

This team's strength lies in the unity of all its members.

Usage

Formed from the adjective 強(つよ)い with the suffix み, which creates abstract nouns from adjectives. The antonym is 弱(よわ)み (weakness). Very common in business contexts such as job interviews, strategy discussions, and self-introductions.

Common collocations

強(つよ)みを活(い)かす: to make use of one's strengths
強(つよ)みを発揮(はっき)する: to demonstrate one's strengths
自分(じぶん)の強(つよ)みと弱(よわ)み: one's strengths and weaknesses

Related Words

Antonym: 弱(よわ)み (weakness)

Compare: 長所(ちょうしょ) (strong point, merit, advantage)

Compare: 利点(りてん) (advantage)

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