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穴場

Reading

Kana: あなば
Romaji: anaba
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Definition

1

little-known good place; good out-of-the-way place; well-kept-secret place; hole-in-the-wall

Kanji

Readings: ケツ、 あな
Meanings: hole, aperture, slit, cave, den
Readings: ジョウ、 チョウ、 ば
Meanings: location, place

Example Sentences

この温泉(おんせん)穴場(あなば)だね。
➥This hot spring is a great find.
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そのレストランはニューヨークの(たの)しい穴場(あなば)ですよ。
➥The restaurant is a pleasant out-of-the-way spot in New York.
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(かれ)(ちい)さい穴場(あなば)()つけて(かせ)ぐのが得意(とくい)です。
➥He's adept at jumping into profitable niches.
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