見どころ・見所・見処|みどころmidokoro[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
見どころ見どころ is the most common form. Use it as the default spelling when referring to a part worth seeing or a highlight.
見所見所 is less common than 見どころ and is written entirely in kanji. You may encounter it as a written variant, but beginners should normally choose 見どころ.
見処見処 is rarely used and is written entirely in kanji. You will seldom encounter it; as a learner, choose 見どころ instead.
Definitions
- nounpoint worthy of note; good point; part worth seeing; highlight; good scene
- noun(signs of) promise; good prospects (for the future)
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymハイライトNeutralA loanword for the most exciting bits of a film, broadcast or game, and for the brightest part of a picture; typical of highlight reels.
- Synonym見せ所みせどころCasualA key moment to show what you can do, as in 「腕の見せ所」; actors, doctors and craftsmen all use it. 「見どころ」 is a place worth seeing.
- Related呼び物よびものNeutralThe main attraction put on to draw a crowd; stresses pulling people in rather than simply being worth a look.
- Related圧巻あっかんNeutralThe finest, most stunning part of a book, play or performance; a stronger claim than 「見どころ」.
Pick 「見どころ」 for anything worth seeing. For the single most impressive part say 「圧巻」, for a show's or game's highlight reel 「ハイライト」, and for a moment to show off your skill 「見せ所」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
Japanese definitions
- みどころ。
Kanji in this word
English equivalents
