noun
discerning eye; ability to assess value; recognition skills
Refers to the cultivated ability to judge the quality, authenticity, or worth of something, especially in fields like art, antiques, or business. Often implies experience and sharp perception.
彼の目利き力で、その絵が本物だとすぐにわかった。
With his discerning eye, he immediately knew the painting was genuine.
骨董品の買い付けには目利き力が欠かせない。
A discerning eye is essential when buying antiques.
鑑定力 is more formal and often used for expert appraisal, whereas 目利き力 has a broader, more intuitive nuance of having a good eye.
Compound of 目利き (discernment, connoisseurship) + 力 (power, ability). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern of adding 力 to a noun to express capability.