No. 3,261 in Japanese
屈指
"屈指" means "outstanding" or "one of the best."
In a sentence
この地域は屈指の観光地だ。
This region is a top-ranked tourist destination.
In this sentence, "屈指" is used to emphasize the exceptional status of the region as one of the top destinations.
彼は業界屈指のエンジニアとして知られている。
He is recognized as a leading engineer in the industry.
The use of "屈指" here indicates that he is considered among the best engineers in his field.
その美術館には屈指の名画が展示されている。
The museum exhibits some of the most famous paintings.
"屈指" in this sentence highlights that the paintings on display are of high renown and quality.
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