佳作
Meanings
1
fine work; excellent piece
General praise for a well-made work, often in artistic, literary, or academic contexts.
His novel was selected as one of this year's fine works.
I think this painting is truly an excellent piece.
2
honorable mention; runner-up work
Specifically a work that receives an honorable mention or is recognized as a runner-up in a competition.
I won an honorable mention in the contest.
Her photograph was chosen for an honorable mention.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉で佳作を受賞するto receive an honorable mention in <a contest/event>
This novel received an honorable mention in the literary prize.
- 佳作に選ばれるto be selected as an honorable-mention work
His photograph was selected for honorable mention in the contest.
- 佳作止まりto end up with only an honorable mention (not a top prize)
It was a strong entry, but in the end it only got an honorable mention.