1.
goodness; merit; good quality; appeal
The quality of being good; the good points or appeal of something. The noun form of the adjective 良い.
この町の良さを伝えたい。
I want to convey the appeal of this town.
使ってみて、はじめてこの道具の良さがわかった。
Only after trying it did I understand how good this tool is.
木でできた家具の良さは、時間が経つほど味わいが増すところにある。
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:
- 良さを伝える: to convey the appeal (of something)
- 良さが分かる: to appreciate the good points
- 良さを生かす: to make the most of a strength
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 長所: strong point; merit — a specific good feature, more concrete
- 魅力: charm; appeal — emphasizes attractiveness rather than plain quality