something superior; outstanding thing
Literary term for an exceptional object or person; not used in casual conversation.
This tea bowl is truly an outstanding piece.
beautiful woman; peerless beauty
Classical literary expression for a woman of exceptional beauty; often carries a refined, poetic tone.
She was celebrated as the greatest beauty of her time.
From Chinese 尤物 (yóuwù), meaning 'outstanding thing' or 'rare beauty'. The Japanese reading ゆうぶつ is the on'yomi of the kanji.