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WORD DETAIL

珍味

ちんみ

N2delicacy

Examples

旅先の市場で地元の珍味を味わった。

店主が酒に合う珍味を小皿に出した。

Included kanji

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 珍味 is read as ちんみ and means “delicacy”.
  • Basic usage: It refers to tasting a local delicacy and serving a specialty that pairs with alcohol.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • 地元の珍味 / 酒に合う珍味
    • Specify origin with 地元の珍味 and pairing with 酒に合う珍味. It suggests rarity or distinctive flavor rather than ordinary food.

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