No. 809 in Japanese
こだわり
A meticulous attention to detail, strong preference, or commitment to quality.
In a sentence
彼は料理に対するこだわりが強いです。
He has a strong passion for and attention to detail in his cooking.
In this sentence, 'こだわり' refers to a strong interest and meticulous care towards cooking specifically.
私はこの店のこだわりのコーヒーが好きです。
I like this shop's specialty coffee that they are particular about.
Here, 'こだわりの' describes coffee made with great care, reflecting a specific focus and dedication.
デザインのこだわりが感じられる商品ですね。
This product shows a clear dedication to design details.
In this instance, 'デザインのこだわり' indicates a detailed and discerning approach to the design aesthetics of the product.
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