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merit in Japanese

merit in Japanese is 価値 — merit means a quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.

merit in Japanese

価値
noun
Pronounced: kachi
(countable) A claim to commendation or a reward.

What does "merit" mean?

  1. noun A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
    "The judges praised the film for its artistic merit and clever script."
  2. verb To deserve or earn something, whether good or bad.
    "Your idea merits serious consideration, so let's discuss it at the next meeting."
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merit in a sentence

  • The judges praised the film for its artistic merit and clever script.
  • The proposal has real merit and deserves a closer look.
  • Your idea merits serious consideration, so let's discuss it at the next meeting.
  • Such rude behaviour merits a stern word from the teacher.

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What is "merit" in Japanese?
"merit" in Japanese is 価値. merit means: A quality that deserves praise, reward, or recognition.
How do you pronounce 価値?
"merit" in Japanese is 価値, pronounced "kachi".
How do you use "merit" in a sentence?
Example: "The judges praised the film for its artistic merit and clever script." In Japanese, "merit" is 価値.
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