せっかく
N2折角
切角
[sekaku]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
with trouble; at great pains
2.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
rare; valuable; precious; long-awaited
3.nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
kind; generous
4.adverb (fukushi)
specially; especially; expressly
Example Sentences
せっかく作った料理が冷めてしまった。
The food I took trouble to make got cold.
せっかくの休みなので旅行に行こう。
Since it is a precious holiday, let us travel.
せっかくの休みなのに雨だ。
It's raining on my precious day off.