1.
superb item, exquisite dish, masterpiece
Something of exceptionally high quality, especially food or drink. Conveys that something is so good it stands out as extraordinary.
このケーキは絶品だ。
This cake is superb.
地元の魚を使った刺身は絶品だった。
The sashimi made with local fish was exquisite.
口コミで広まった絶品グルメを食べに行った。
I went to try the superb dish that spread by word of mouth.
USAGE:
Most commonly used as a predicate: Xは絶品だ (X is superb). Also used as a modifier: 絶品グルメ (superb cuisine), 絶品スイーツ (exquisite sweets). Overwhelmingly used for food and drink in modern Japanese, though it can apply to other items of exceptional quality.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 絶品グルメ: superb cuisine
- 絶品スイーツ: exquisite sweets
- 絶品の味: exquisite flavor
- 絶品料理{りょうり}: outstanding dish