Japanese word

長所

Pronunciation

Romajichōsho

Meaning

  • nounadvantage

Example

この製品の長所は使いやすさです。ko no sei hin no chō sho wa tsuka i ya su sa de su

The advantage of this product is its ease of use.

Illustration for 長所 (advantage)

More examples

面接では、自分の長所を具体的に説明しました。men setsu de wa ji bun no chō sho o gu tai teki ni setsu mei shi ma shi ta

In the interview, I explained my strengths clearly.

Core concept

It identifies the positive quality that makes a person or thing especially useful or valuable.

Common phrases

  • 長所を生かすchō sho o i ka su

    make use of one's strengths

  • 長所を伸ばすchō sho o no ba su

    develop one's strengths

  • 長所を発揮するchō sho o hak ki su ru

    demonstrate one's strengths

Similar words

強みtsuyomi: A useful quality or ability possessed by a person or thing.
利点riten: A benefit or favorable feature that makes a person or thing more useful or effective.
美点biten: A quality that is good and worthy of appreciation.
取り柄torie: A person's particular good quality or useful feature.

Definition in Japanese

人や物が持つ、特に優れていて価値のある点。hito ya mono ga mo tsu toku ni sugu re te i te ka chi no a ru ten

Word origin

長所 (chōsho) combines 長 (chō, "long") and 所 (sho, "place" or "point"), forming a word for a prominent positive point.

Usage tips

  • In English, advantage often suggests a benefit over others, while 長所 (chōsho) also commonly describes a person's or product's positive quality without comparison.

Other meanings

  • meritnoun
  • strong pointnoun
  • virtuenoun

Opposites

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