How to say "forte" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 強みつよみnounCovers 'forte' in the sense of a strong point: something a person or company is genuinely good at that gives an edge over others, as when discussing your strengths in a job interview.
- 特長とくちょうnounCovers 'forte' as a distinctive merit: the special strong point that sets a product, plan, or service apart, the kind of thing highlighted in advertising copy.
Both words render 'forte' as a strong point: use 「強み」 for a strength that gives a person or company an edge over others, and 特長 for the distinctive merits that make a product or plan stand out.
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