noun
delicacy; rare treat
Refers to an unusual, often expensive food item considered a special treat. Can be used for exotic local specialties or gourmet rarities.
この地方の珍味をぜひ味わってみてください。
Please be sure to try the local delicacies of this region.
彼は世界中の珍味を集めるのが趣味だ。
His hobby is collecting rare delicacies from around the world.
Compound of 珍 (rare, unusual) and 味 (taste, flavor). The straightforward kanji combination directly yields the meaning 'rare taste' or 'delicacy'.