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よさ
noun
goodness; merit; good quality
1. goodness; merit; good quality; appeal
The quality of being good; the good points or appeal of something. The noun form of the adjective ()い.
この(まち)()さを(つた)えたい。
I want to convey the appeal of this town.
使(つか)ってみて、はじめてこの道具(どうぐ)()さがわかった。
Only after trying it did I understand how good this tool is.
()でできた家具(かぐ)()さは、時間(じかん)()つほど(あじ)わいが()すところにある。
The appeal of wooden furniture lies in how its character deepens as time passes.

The noun form of the adjective ()い / いい (good), formed by replacing the final い with さ. Expresses the degree or quality of goodness, or the merits of something.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ()さを(つた)える: to convey the appeal (of something)
  • ()さが()かる: to appreciate the good points
  • ()さを()かす: to make the most of a strength

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 長所(ちょうしょ): strong point; merit — a specific good feature, more concrete
  • 魅力(みりょく): charm; appeal — emphasizes attractiveness rather than plain quality