Translation guide
A physical object created for aesthetic or intellectual value, such as a painting, sculpture, or installation. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 芸術作品, but other terms are used depending on context, formality, and whether the work is a masterpiece or a crafted item.
To refer to any object created as art, such as a painting, sculpture, or installation, in a neutral or formal context.
The standard, formal term for a work of art. Used in museums, criticism, and academic contexts.
Many works of art are exhibited in this museum.
A more general term for a created work, including art, literature, and music. In context, it often implies a work of art.
His latest work is very original.
A casual, modern term often used in galleries or by younger speakers. 'アート' is a loanword from English.
This café has interesting works of art on display.
To emphasize that a work of art is of exceptional quality, a masterpiece.
To refer to a work of art that is also a crafted item, such as pottery or textiles, emphasizing the skill involved.
Refers to craft objects, often traditional, that have artistic value. Not typically used for fine art like paintings.
The crafts of this region are popular overseas as well.
A more formal term combining 'art' and 'craft', used in official contexts like cultural property designation.
芸術作品 specifically means a work of art, while 作品 is a broader term for any created work (e.g., a novel, a film, a piece of music). Use 芸術作品 when you want to emphasize the artistic nature.
This is a work of art.
This is his work (could be art, writing, etc.).
仕事 (しごと) means 'work' as in job or labor. It cannot be used to mean a work of art. Saying これは私の仕事です means 'This is my job', not 'This is my work of art'.
That sculpture is a true work of art.
Her garden is a work of art.
この美術館には多くの名作が収蔵されている。
This museum houses many famous works.
This vase is designated as an important art craft object.