introduction

折角
Reading: せっかく
Meanings: with trouble, long-awaited
Explanation
explanation
*<ruby>折角<rt>せっかく</rt></ruby>* expresses that effort was made or a rare opportunity exists — meaning **after going to all that trouble** or **now that we have the chance**. It implies the effort or opportunity deserves to be valued.
explanation
*<ruby>折角<rt>せっかく</rt></ruby>* is used when a precious effort or opportunity is *wasted* (with a regretful result), or when the speaker wants to make sure it is *not* wasted. Used with both past and present situations.
structure
Practice exercises
usage_japanese
{placeholder}来たのに、もう閉まっていた。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}だから、もう少し見ていきましょう。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}作った料理なのに、誰も手をつけてくれなかったのは残念だ。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}買ったのに、すぐ壊れた。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}の機会だから、挑戦してみよう。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}旅行に来たのだから、楽しもう。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}書いた手紙を、誤って捨ててしまった。
Answer: せっかく
usage_japanese
{placeholder}作ったのに、壊れてしまった。
Answer: せっかく