“Merit” in Japanese
Short answer
Merit in Japanese is “取り所” (toridokoro). Full meaning: merit, worth.
Other ways to say “Merit” in Japanese
功徳
koutoku merit, virtuous deed, act of merit, act of charity; divine reward (for virtuous deeds), grace (of the buddhas and gods), blessing; merit, meritum
有功
yuukou merit
取り柄
torie worth, merit, value, good point, strong point, redeeming feature, saving grace
功
isao merit, success, meritorious deed; achievement, accumulated experience
良さ
yosa merit, virtue, good quality
一得
ittoku one advantage, merit
長所
chousho strong point, merit, virtue, advantage
値打ち
neuchi value, worth, merit; estimation, evaluation, appraisal
勲
kun distinguished service, meritorious service; merit (esp. order of merit)
特長
tokuchou strong point, forte, merit, strength
実力
jitsuryoku (real) ability, true strength, merit, efficiency, competency; arms, force
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