折角
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Adverb expressing effort, difficulty, or something rare. Often used to modify verbs or in phrases like 『折角の機会』 (sekkaku no kikai, 'a long-awaited opportunity').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend trip to Kyoto. They discuss making the most of their limited time.
折角
せっかく
with trouble / at great pains / long-awaited
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'sekkaku' as 'sake' you've waited long for — it's a special effort! 'Sekkaku' sounds like 'sake' (Japanese rice wine) you've taken great pains to get.
Cultural Note
『折角』 (sekkaku) is often used in polite Japanese to express gratitude for someone's effort or to emphasize that something shouldn't be wasted, e.g., 『折角ですから』 (sekkaku desu kara, 'since you went to the trouble').
Forms
Base: 折角Adverb expressing effort, difficulty, or something rare. Often used to modify verbs or in phrases like 『折角の機会』 (sekkaku no kikai, 'a long-awaited opportunity').