良(よ)さ

よさ

noun

goodness; merit; good quality

evaluation abstract

1. goodness; merit; good quality; appeal

The quality of being good; the good points or appeal of something. The noun form of the adjective 良(よ)い.

この町(まち)の良(よ)さを伝(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)の良(よ)さがわかった。

Only after trying it did I understand how good this tool is.

木(き)でできた家具(かぐ)の良(よ)さは、時間(じかん)が経(た)つほど味(あじ)わいが増(ま)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 良(よ)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

良(よ)さを伝(つた)える: to convey the appeal (of something)
良(よ)さが分(わ)かる: to appreciate the good points
良(よ)さを生(い)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

Related Words

Compare: 長所(ちょうしょ) (strong point)

Compare: 魅力(みりょく) (charm)

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Added 2026.5.19 13:03 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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