とっとき

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

reserve; spare

Something kept aside for later use; often used as とっときの (reserve, spare) modifying a noun.

• とっときのワインを開あけよう。

  Let's open the reserve wine.

• とっときの服ふくを着きてパーティーに行いった。

  I went to the party wearing my best (spare) clothes.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

treasured; valued

Something one cherishes and saves for a special occasion; overlaps with sense 1 but emphasizes emotional value.

• これは祖そ母ぼからもらったとっときの指ゆび輪わです。

  This is a treasured ring I received from my grandmother.

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

ace up one's sleeve; trump card

A secret advantage or resource kept hidden until needed; often used figuratively.

See also: とっておき

• 彼かれは最さい後ごのとっときをまだ隠かくしている。

  He is still hiding his final ace up his sleeve.

• 交こう渉しょうでとっときのカードを