No. 3,611 in Japanese
醍醐味
The essence or the most enjoyable/important part of something.
In a sentence
キャンプで焚火を囲む時間こそ、アウトドアの醍醐味です。
Sitting around the campfire is truly the essence of outdoor activities.
The sentence emphasizes the core pleasure or essential experience ('醍醐味') one derives from participating in outdoor activities, highlighting the unique joy of campfire gatherings.
料理の醍醐味は、好きな人と一緒に食べることにあります。
The true delight of cooking lies in sharing meals with loved ones.
Here, '醍醐味' refers to the ultimate enjoyment or satisfaction found in the activity of cooking, specifically emphasizing the importance of companionship in the experience.
チームスポーツの醍醐味は、仲間と協力して勝利を目指すことです。
The essence of team sports is working together with teammates toward victory.
In this sentence, '醍醐味' denotes the pinnacle or fundamental pleasure derived from team sports, focusing on teamwork and shared pursuit of goals.
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