N2
しゅこう (shukō)
趣向
device, contrivance, idea, plan, taste, preference, design
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to an idea, device, or plan conceived for a particular purpose, often to add interest, novelty, or a specific aesthetic. Also refers to one's taste or preference in design or entertainment. (面白さや工夫を凝らした趣向、または好みやセンスを指す。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は料理の趣向が凝っている。
Her cooking has an elaborate design/taste.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "趣向"!
客を楽しませるために、様々な_______を凝らしたイベントが企画された。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「趣向を凝らす」は、工夫を凝らして面白くすることです。
English: 「趣向を凝らす」means to devise something interesting with ingenuity.
English: 「趣向を凝らす」means to devise something interesting with ingenuity.
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