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秀逸 (しゅういつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
excellent ; superb ; first-rate
A praising word for something that stands out for its quality, skill, or execution, often used of works, ideas, analyses, performances, or expressions. It has a somewhat polished or written feel compared with everyday すごい or いい.
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Her analysis was excellent and changed the course of the discussion.
Kanji 秀 excel, excellence, beauty 逸 deviate, idleness, leisure Similar words 優ゆう 秀しゅう Also means excellent, but is more commonly used for people, ability, grades, performance, or organizations; 秀逸 often praises the standout quality of a specific work, idea, expression, or execution.
卓たく 越えつ Means surpassing or preeminent excellence and is often more abstract or formal. 秀逸 is a compact evaluative adjective meaning that something is especially well done.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 秀, associated with excellence or standing out, and 逸, associated with being exceptional or surpassing the ordinary. This is a useful character-based explanation rather than a detailed historical derivation.
