(ぜつみょう)

ぜつみょう
na-adjective
exquisite, superb, perfect
1. exquisite, superb, perfectly executed
Describes something that is done with such skill or precision that it seems perfect. Implies a level of excellence that is difficult to achieve and inspires admiration.
絶妙(ぜつみょう)なタイミングだった。
The timing was perfect.
(あま)さと酸味(さんみ)絶妙(ぜつみょう)なバランスが(たの)しめる。
You can enjoy the exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity.
(かれ)絶妙(ぜつみょう)なパスで得点(とくてん)につながった。
His perfectly placed pass led to a goal.

USAGE:
A na-adjective (絶妙(ぜつみょう)な + noun, 絶妙(ぜつみょう)に + verb). Very commonly paired with タイミング (timing), バランス (balance), and コンビネーション (combination). Expresses admiration for something that has been executed to perfection.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 絶妙(ぜつみょう)なタイミング: perfect timing
  • 絶妙(ぜつみょう)なバランス: exquisite balance
  • 絶妙(ぜつみょう)(あじ)わい: exquisite flavor
  • 絶妙(ぜつみょう)(わざ): superb technique
  • 絶妙(ぜつみょう)調和(ちょうわ)する: to blend together perfectly