also: いいところ
good point; merit; strong point
Refers to a positive aspect, advantage, or redeeming quality of a person, thing, or situation.
His strong point is that he always stays calm.
good family; prestigious background
Often used in the phrase いいとこの子 or いいとこのお嬢様 to mean someone from a wealthy or respected family. Can also refer to a prestigious school or upbringing.
She seems to be a young lady from a good family.
the right moment; just in time
Used when something happens at a convenient or opportune moment. Often appears as いいとこに来た or いいとこで.
You came at just the right moment. We're about to cut the cake.
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use emphasizing the degree of something, often negative. Common in phrases like いいとこのバカ or いいとこの嘘つき.
He's an utter fool.
Used adverbially to indicate an upper limit or the most optimistic estimate. Often followed by a quantity or negative evaluation.
The good thing about this plan is that it doesn't cost anything.
Rumor has it that person comes from a prestigious background.
The power went out at the best part of the movie.
あの話はいいとこの嘘だよ。
That story is a downright lie.
This car is worth 500,000 yen at most.
His English is at best junior high school level.