上じょう菓が子し

noun

high-quality Japanese confectionery; fine traditional sweets

Refers to premium wagashi, often made with carefully selected ingredients and craftsmanship, served at tea ceremonies or as gifts.

• 茶ちゃ会かいでは上じょう菓子がしが振ふる舞まわれた。

  Fine traditional sweets were served at the tea gathering.

• 老舗しにせの上じょう菓子がしは贈おくり物ものに喜よろこばれる。

  High-quality confectionery from a long-established shop is appreciated as a gift.