期待が大きかっただけに、負けた時の悔しさは格別だった。
Because expectations were high, the regret when losing was exceptional.
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The taste of hot pot on a winter night is exceptionally good.
最近は多くの花が咲いているが、中にも桜は格別だ。
Many flowers are blooming lately, but the cherry blossoms are especially exceptional.
焚き火を囲んで、旧友と夜通し語らう時間は格別だ。
The time spent talking all night with an old friend around a bonfire is exceptional.
花見の時に食べる三色だんごは格別に美味しい。
The three-colored dango eaten during cherry blossom viewing is exceptionally delicious.
寒い冬の日に飲む温かい甘酒は、格別の美味しさだ。
Warm amazake drunk on a cold winter day has an exceptional taste.
暑い夏の日に、冷たい葛切りを黒蜜でいただくのは格別だ。
Having cold kuzukiri with black honey on a hot summer day is exceptional.
Usage Notes
Used when something is distinctly better than usual or others, often emphasizing quality or feeling.
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