N1
だいごみ (daigomi)
醍醐味
the real pleasure; the true essence; the ultimate delight
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the true, deep pleasure or the most enjoyable aspect of something, often after some effort or experience. 物事の真の面白さや、努力や経験を経て得られる最高の喜び、醍醐味を指します。
📝 Example Sentences
山登りの醍醐味は、苦労して頂上にたどり着いた時の達成感だ。
The true pleasure of mountain climbing is the sense of accomplishment when you finally reach the summit after much effort.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "醍醐味"!
この仕事の_______は、様々な人と出会い、新しい価値観に触れることだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「真の面白さ、最高の喜び」という意味で、「この仕事の醍醐味」という形で使われます。
English: Used in the sense of "true pleasure, ultimate delight," as in "the true essence of this job."
English: Used in the sense of "true pleasure, ultimate delight," as in "the true essence of this job."
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