玄 人 好(くろうとごの)み

くろうとごのみ

noun, no-adjective

appealing to connoisseurs; for experts

1. appealing to connoisseurs; appreciated by experts; for those in the know

Describes something that is appreciated or favored by professionals, experts, or connoisseurs rather than by the general public. Often implies subtle quality that requires expertise to appreciate.

この映画(えいが)は玄人好(くろうとごの)みだ。

This film appeals to connoisseurs.

玄人好(くろうとごの)みの味(あじ)で、一般(いっぱん)には受(う)けにくい。

It has a flavor appreciated by connoisseurs, which may not appeal to the general public.

派手(はで)さはないが、玄人好(くろうとごの)みの渋(しぶ)い演技(えんぎ)で評価(ひょうか)が高(たか)い。

It's not flashy, but the understated performance is highly rated among experts.

Usage

A compound of 玄人(くろうと) (expert, professional) + 好(ごの)み (preference, taste). Describes things that are appreciated by those with deep knowledge or experience in a field, often implying that the appeal is too subtle for casual observers. Can be used as a noun or as a no-adjective.

Common collocations

玄人好(くろうとごの)みの味(あじ) (a taste for connoisseurs)
玄人好(くろうとごの)みの作品(さくひん) (a work appreciated by experts)
玄人好(くろうとごの)みの店(みせ) (a restaurant/shop favored by connoisseurs)

Similar words

通好(つうごの)み: for aficionados — very similar meaning, using 通(つう) instead of 玄人(くろうと)
素人受(しろうとう)け: popular with amateurs/the general public — the opposite concept

Related Words

Synonym: 通好(つうごの)み (for aficionados)

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Added 2026.3.19 13:00 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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