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名作 (めいさく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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This film is his greatest masterpiece.
Usage patterns 名めい 作さく を 生う み 出だ す to produce a masterpiece
That director has produced numerous masterpieces.
名めい 作さく と 評ひょう される to be praised/regarded as a masterpiece
This novel is regarded as a masterpiece around the world.
〈 物もの 〉 は 名めい 作さく の 一ひと つに 数かぞ えられる 〈something〉 is counted among the masterpieces
This film is counted among the masterpieces that will remain in film history.
Kanji 名 name, noted, distinguished 作 make, production, prepare Related words· 10 名作 describes a widely acclaimed great work, while 傑作 can also be used for something outstandingly well-done or even amusingly excellent, not just classic status.
名作 emphasizes artistic excellence and lasting reputation, whereas 大作 emphasizes the large scale or ambition of the work regardless of its quality.
名作 covers masterpieces in any art form (literature, film, etc.), while 名曲 is reserved specifically for a celebrated piece of music.
名作 means a masterpiece or famous work regardless of age, while 古典 specifically denotes an old work that has become canonical over time.
Show 6 more 名著 refers specifically to an outstanding book or written work, while 名作 covers masterpieces in any art form such as film or painting.
名作 simply means a famous or well-regarded work, whereas 珠玉 emphasizes the work's exquisite, gem-like quality.
名作 is a broader term for a celebrated work (novel, film, art, etc.), whereas 名画 specifically refers to a famous painting or classic film.
Etymology Compound of 名 (mei, 'famous, excellent') and 作 (saku, 'work, production'). The combination straightforwardly yields 'famous work' or 'masterpiece'.
超ちょう 大たい 作さく
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名作 praises a work for being a beloved classic or masterpiece, whereas 超大作 focuses on its huge scale and production budget rather than critical acclaim.
名作 refers to a famous or classic work in general, whereas 代表作 must be tied to a specific creator as their defining piece.
名作 emphasizes that a work is famous and well-regarded over time, while 秀作 simply judges the work as excellent regardless of fame.
