How to say 'Benefit' in Japanese | メリット

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Meaning

Benefit

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'メリット (めりっと)' is derived from the English word 'merit' and is commonly used to refer to the advantages, benefits, or positive aspects of something. It is often used in discussions about the pros and cons of a situation, decision, or product. For example: The benefit of this method is its simplicity「この方法のメリットはシンプルさです」(このほうほうのめりっとはしんぷるさです). One of the benefits of living in the city is convenience「都会に住むメリットの一つは便利さです」(とかいにすむめりっとのひとつはべんりさです). This word is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, and it is important to note that it is a loanword, so it is written in katakana.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

4299

Composition

katakana

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