良さ・好さ・善さ|よさyosa[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
良さ良さ is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. It uses a mixed kanji-and-kana spelling and is suitable as the usual written form.
好さ好さ is a less common mixed kanji-and-kana spelling of the same word. You may encounter it as an alternative written form, but 良さ is preferable for beginners.
善さ善さ is the least common of these three written forms. It is a mixed kanji-and-kana variant, so recognize it when encountered, but choose 良さ for writing.
Definitions
- nounmerit; virtue; good quality
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym美点びてんWrittenWritten/formal prose for good or charming points; in everyday speech 「良さ」 or 「長所」 is the natural choice.
- Related長所ちょうしょNeutralA strong point where a person or thing surpasses others of the same kind; the opposite of 「短所」. 「良さ」 refers to goodness in general, without implying any comparison.
- Antonym悪さわるさNeutralBadness, or how bad something is; also mischief. The direct opposite of 「良さ」.
Use 「良さ」 for the good points or appeal of something, as in 「日本の良さ」. When contrasting strengths with weaknesses, use 「長所」; 「美点」 is its written/formal counterpart.
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