美点|びてんbiten[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounvirtue; charm; merit; good point

• Synonym取り柄とりえCasualColloquial word for what someone or something has going for it; often in 「何の取り柄もない」, focusing on whether there are any merits at all.
• Synonym長所ちょうしょNeutralThe everyday word for strong points; the most common choice in daily speech, and typically paired with 「短所」.
• SynonymメリットNeutralLoanword for benefits or advantages, usually ones that work in your favor; not used for a person's character.
• Synonym良さよさNeutralEveryday word for what is good about something, as in 「この町の良さ」; very common in daily use.
• Synonym特長とくちょうNeutralA standout feature of a product or thing; typical of product descriptions.
• Synonym利点りてんNeutralAn advantage in the sense of something that brings a benefit; leans toward objective analysis.
• Synonym取り所とりどころNeutralClose to 「取り柄」 in meaning — what makes a person or thing worth noting — but used less often.
• Related美質びしつWrittenWritten word for fine inner qualities, chiefly of a person; very rare.
• Antonym欠点けってんNeutralAntonym: faults or flaws, as in 「欠点を直す」; the general opposite of a merit.
• Antonym短所たんしょNeutralAntonym: weak points, usually set against 「長所」; the direct opposite of 美点.
• Antonym弱点じゃくてんNeutralAntonym: a weak spot or soft spot, as in 「弱点を突く」; opposed to strong points.

In everyday speech, 「長所」, 「良さ」 or 「いいところ」 are the usual choices. Use 「特長」 for a product's standout features and 「メリット」 for benefits or advantages. 「美点」 is written in flavor but covers the good points of people, things, and methods alike.

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1. 美うつくしい点てん。よい点てん。長所ちょうしょ。