lion's share; cream of the crop
Idiomatic expression for taking the best or most profitable part of something, often at others' expense. Used in phrases like うまい汁を吸う.
He always takes the lion's share of the project's benefits.
There are many people who try to get the cream of the crop.
Alternate kanji for うまい; less common but valid.
Literally 'delicious broth', idiomatically extended to mean the best or most profitable part of something.