メリット (めりっと, meritto) Japanese meaning: advantage | KotomoraWhat are the advantages of this plan?
Let's think about the pros and cons of living in the city.
Usage patterns
〈事〉にメリットがあるthere is an advantage to (doing) something
There are several advantages to working from home.
メリットを生かすto make the most of an advantage
He expanded his business by making the most of his geographic advantage.
〈事〉のメリットとデメリットを比較するto compare the pros and cons of something
I compared the pros and cons of moving.
大きなメリットa major/significant advantage
This contract has a major advantage.