No. 1,900 in Japanese
絶妙
Exquisite; superb; perfect.
In a sentence
この料理の味付けは絶妙です。
The seasoning of this dish is exquisite.
In this sentence, '絶妙' describes the refined and sophisticated quality of the taste of the dish.
彼のタイミングは絶妙で、皆が驚きました。
His timing was perfect, and everyone was surprised.
Here, '絶妙' denotes the precise and artful timing in the context of the action performed.
その写真の構図は絶妙で、見る人を惹きつけます。
The composition of that photograph is superb, captivating those who see it.
'絶妙' is used to describe the skillful and aesthetically pleasing arrangement or positioning in the photograph.
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