noun
fine work; excellent piece
General praise for a well-made work, often in artistic, literary, or academic contexts.
彼の小説は今年の佳作の一つに選ばれた。
His novel was selected as one of this year's fine works.
この絵は本当に佳作だと思う。
I think this painting is truly an excellent piece.
noun
honorable mention; runner-up work
Specifically a work that receives an honorable mention or is recognized as a runner-up in a competition.
コンテストで佳作に入賞した。
I won an honorable mention in the contest.
彼女の写真は佳作に選ばれた。
Her photograph was chosen for an honorable mention.