This is the 5617th most frequent Japanese word.
さじ加減
"さじ加減" means "adjustment, discretion, or fine-tuning, often based on personal judgment or subtle control."
In this sentence, "さじ加減" refers to the proportion or adjustment of seasoning.
彼の料理はさじ加減で味が変わる。
His cooking varies in flavor depending on the seasoning proportion.
Here, "さじ加減" is metaphorically used to describe adjusting and managing a situation.
部長が会議の進行をさじ加減した。
The manager adjusted the pace of the meeting.
In this sentence, "さじ加減" means modifying behavior or actions appropriately to the context.