GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜という点で
Evaluates one specific aspect among the various qualities of a subject.
Examples
この方法は費用を抑えられるという点で優れている。
This method is superior in that it can reduce costs.
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この町は駅に近いという点で便利だ。
This town is convenient in terms of its proximity to the station.
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この映画は映像の美しさという点で評価されている。
This film is praised for the beauty of its imagery.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
という点でselects a specific quality of the subject as an aspect on which to base an evaluation. - Basic usage:
この方法は費用を抑えられるという点で優れている。evaluates the method positively on the basis of its ability to reduce costs.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A clause or a noun describing the aspect
駅に近いという点でpresents proximity to the station through a clause.映像の美しさという点でuses a noun phrase for the beauty of the imagery, so either form can precedeという点で.