No. 4,640 in Japanese
持ち味
"持ち味" means "unique characteristic" or "distinctive quality."
In a sentence
この料理の持ち味は、素材本来の風味が活かされていることです。
The unique characteristic of this dish is that it brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Here, "持ち味" is used to denote the specific feature or unique characteristic of the dish.
彼女の持ち味は、その明るい性格と抜群のコミュニケーション能力だ。
Her strong points are her bright personality and excellent communication skills.
In this sentence, "持ち味" describes the person's unique abilities or traits that stand out.
この会社の持ち味は、高い品質と迅速な対応です。
This company's key qualities are high quality and prompt service.
"持ち味" refers to the favorable qualities that define the company in this context.
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