通好(つうごの)み

つうごのみ
noun
connoisseur's taste; appealing to experts
evaluationculture
1. connoisseur's taste; appealing to experts; for the discerning
Something that is appreciated by people with expert knowledge or refined taste in a particular field, rather than by the general public. Often implies subtle quality that requires expertise to appreciate.
この店(みせ)は通好(つうごの)みの店(みせ)だ。
This is a restaurant for connoisseurs.
通好(つうごの)みの日本酒(にほんしゅ)を取(と)り揃(そろ)えている。
They carry a selection of sake for connoisseurs.
派手(はで)さはないが、通好(つうごの)みのする渋(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 acting is highly rated by those in the know.

Compound of 通(つう) (connoisseur, expert) + 好(ごの)み (taste, preference). Describes things that appeal to people with expert or refined taste rather than mainstream audiences.

Common collocations

  • 通好(つうごの)みの店(みせ): a restaurant/shop for connoisseurs
  • 通好(つうごの)みのする: appealing to connoisseurs
  • 通好(つうごの)みの味(あじ): a flavor for the discerning palate

Usage

Often used as a modifying noun (通好(つうごの)みの～) or with する (通好(つうごの)みのする～). Carries a positive nuance, implying refined, understated quality.

Similar words

  • 玄人好(くろうとごの)み: appealing to professionals — similar but emphasizes professional expertise
  • 素人好(しろうとごの)み: appealing to amateurs — the opposite; popular with non-experts
  • マニアック: niche, for enthusiasts — loanword with similar meaning but more casual

Related Words

Synonym: 玄人好(くろうとごの)み (appealing to professionals)
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Added 2026.4.3 5:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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