No. 477 in Japanese
グルメ
A person who enjoys and is knowledgeable about food and drink; a foodie.
In a sentence
私は新しいグルメレストランを試すのが好きです。
I enjoy trying new gourmet restaurants.
Here, 'グルメ' refers to high-quality food or cuisine, often associated with sophisticated or special dining experiences.
彼は本当にグルメだと思います。
I think he is truly a gourmet.
In this context, 'グルメ' describes a person who is a connoisseur of good food, someone who has refined taste in cuisine.
このグルメガイドには、人気のレストランの情報が載っています。
This gourmet guide contains information about popular restaurants.
Here, 'グルメ' is used as an adjective to describe something (the guide) that relates to fine dining or exquisite food options.
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