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
せっかくですからいただきます。
Since you went to the trouble, I will have some.
せっかくの休みを無駄にする。
I waste my precious day off.
せっかくの旅行を楽しもう。
Let's enjoy the trip we went out of our way for.