名めい作さく

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

Refers to an outstanding work of art, literature, film, or other creative endeavor. Often used in reviews and recommendations.

名めい作さくを生うみ出だすto produce a masterpiece
その監かん督とくは数かず々かずの名めい作さくを生うみ出だしてきた。
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
この小しょう説せつは世せ界かい的てきな名めい作さくと評ひょうされている。
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
この映えい画がは映えい画が史しに残のこる名めい作さくの一ひとつに数かぞえられている。
This film is counted among the masterpieces that will remain in film history.

傑けっ作さくN2
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.
大たい作さく
名作 emphasizes artistic excellence and lasting reputation, whereas 大作 emphasizes the large scale or ambition of the work regardless of its quality.
名めい曲きょくN2
名作 covers masterpieces in any art form (literature, film, etc.), while 名曲 is reserved specifically for a celebrated piece of music.
古こ典てんN2
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.

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名めい著ちょN1
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.
珠しゅ玉ぎょく
名作 simply means a famous or well-regarded work, whereas 珠玉 emphasizes the work's exquisite, gem-like quality.
名めい画が
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.
超ちょう大たい作さくN2
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.
代だい表ひょう作さく
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.
秀しゅう作さく
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.

Compound of 名 (mei, 'famous, excellent') and 作 (saku, 'work, production'). The combination straightforwardly yields 'famous work' or 'masterpiece'.