have its moments

Verb

idiomatic of an inanimate object

(idiomatic, of an inanimate object) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

Japanese Meaning

普段は平凡だが、一時的に特筆すべき良い面や輝きを見せる / 通常の状態から逸脱し、短期間だけもともとの状況とは違う優れた特性や魅力を示す

That vintage record player is temperamental, but it can have its moments when the sound is warm and rich.

あのヴィンテージのレコードプレーヤーは気まぐれだが、音が温かく豊かになることがあり、一時的に際立つ瞬間がある。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, of an inanimate object) To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

The film didn't interest me much, but I suppose it had its moments.

has its moments

（ present singular third-person ）

having its moments

（ participle present ）

had its moments

（ participle past ）

had its moments

（ past ）