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.
この店は通好みの店だ。
This is a restaurant for connoisseurs.
通好みの日本酒を取り揃えている。
They carry a selection of sake for connoisseurs.
派手さはないが、通好みのする渋い演技で評価が高い。
It's not flashy, but the understated acting is highly rated by those in the know.
Compound of 通 (connoisseur, expert) + 好み (taste, preference). Describes things that appeal to people with expert or refined taste rather than mainstream audiences.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 通好みの店: a restaurant/shop for connoisseurs
- 通好みのする: appealing to connoisseurs
- 通好みの味: a flavor for the discerning palate
USAGE:
Often used as a modifying noun (通好みの～) or with する (通好みのする～). Carries a positive nuance, implying refined, understated quality.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 玄人好み: appealing to professionals — similar but emphasizes professional expertise
- 素人好み: appealing to amateurs — the opposite; popular with non-experts
- マニアック: niche, for enthusiasts — loanword with similar meaning but more casual