絶妙（ぜつみょう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: exquisite/superb
Example sentences
- 味の絶妙なバランスに驚く。 — I was amazed by the exquisite balance of flavors.
- 絶妙なタイミングでパスを出す。 — He delivers the pass at the perfect moment.
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