とっておき

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

reserve; spare; set aside

Refers to something kept in reserve for a special occasion or need; often used as a noun modifier with の.

• とっておきのワインを開あけるのは今こん夜やだ。

  Tonight is the night to open the special wine I've been saving.

• 彼かれはとっておきの資し金きんを旅りょ行こうに使つかった。

  He used his reserve funds for the trip.

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

treasured; prized; cherished

Describes something personally valued and kept carefully, not just set aside; often implies emotional attachment.

• 祖そ母ぼからもらったとっておきの指ゆび輪わをなくしてしまった。

  I lost the treasured ring my grandmother gave me.

• これは私わたしのとっておきのレシピです。

  This is my prized recipe.

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

ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret weapon

Figurative use for a hidden advantage or special resource kept for a decisive moment; often in competitive contexts.

• 交こう渉しょうでは、最さい後ごにとっておきの条じょう件けんを出だすつもりだ。

  In the negotiation, I plan to bring out my trump card at the end.

• 彼かれはいつもとっておきのネタを持もっている。

  He always has a secret weapon up his sleeve.