Japanese word

メリット

Pronunciation

Romajimeritto

Meaning

  • nounadvantage

Example

この仕事のメリットは時間を選べることです。ko no shi goto no me ri tto wa ji kan o era be ru ko to de su

The advantage of this job is that you can choose your hours.

Illustration for メリット (advantage)

More examples

先生が新しい勉強法のメリットを説明しました。sen sei ga atara shi i ben kyō hō no me ri tto o setsu mei shi ma shi ta

The teacher explained the advantage of the new study method.

Core concept

It focuses on the beneficial side of a choice, plan, or situation.

Common phrases

  • メリットがあるme ri tto ga a ru

    have an advantage

  • メリットを説明するme ri tto o setsu mei su ru

    explain an advantage

  • メリットを比べるme ri tto o kura be ru

    compare advantages

  • メリットを得るme ri tto o u ru

    gain an advantage

  • メリットを感じるme ri tto o kan ji ru

    feel the benefit

Similar words

利点riten: A favorable point or feature of a choice, plan, or situation.
長所chōsho: A good quality or feature that gives a person, thing, or plan value.
強みtsuyomi: A particular quality or ability that provides an advantage in a situation.

Definition in Japanese

ある物事がほかの物事より有利で、役に立つ点。a ru mono goto ga ho ka no mono goto yo ri yū ri de yaku ni ta tsu ten

Word origin

メリット (meritto) comes from the English word merit, which refers to value or a quality deserving recognition, and Japanese uses it mainly for an advantage.

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers commonly use メリット (meritto) and デメリット (demeritto) as a paired way to discuss the pros and cons of everyday choices.

Other meanings

  • plusnoun

Opposites

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