美点(びてん) びてん noun virtue; merit; good point; strong point formal 1. virtue; merit; good point; strong point A positive quality or admirable aspect of a person, thing, or situation. More literary and formal than 長所(ちょうしょ). 彼女(かのじょ)の美点(びてん)は誠実(せいじつ)さだ。🔊 Her virtue is her sincerity. この作品(さくひん)の美点(びてん)を見落(みお)としてはいけない。🔊 You must not overlook the merits of this work. 欠点(けってん)ばかり指摘(してき)するのではなく、相手(あいて)の美点(びてん)にも目(め)を向(む)けるべきだ。🔊 Rather than only pointing out faults, you should also look at the other person's good qualities. A somewhat literary word for positive qualities. Composed of 美(び) (beauty) and 点(てん) (point). More elegant and formal than everyday alternatives.Common collocations美点(びてん)を見(み)つける: to find good qualities美点(びてん)に目(め)を向(む)ける: to turn one's attention to good points最大(さいだい)の美点(びてん): greatest virtue美点(びてん)と欠点(けってん): merits and faultsSimilar words長所(ちょうしょ): strong point — everyday, practical strengths利点(りてん): advantage — functional benefit, not about character美徳(びとく): virtue — moral excellence, stronger than 美点(びてん) Related Words Compare: 長所(ちょうしょ) (strong point) Compare: 利点(りてん) (advantage) Compare: 美徳(びとく) (virtue) general Added 2026.3.31 2:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02 20500/20809_biten