名画
Meanings
1
famous painting; masterpiece (painting)
Refers to a well-known or highly regarded painting or picture. Often used in contexts like art museums, auctions, or art history.
Many famous paintings are exhibited in this museum.
2
classic film; excellent film
Used for movies that are considered masterpieces or classics. Common in film reviews, retrospectives, and cinema discussions.
He likes watching classic films on weekends.
Usage patterns
- 名画を鑑賞するto appreciate a masterpiece (painting or film)
I appreciated a famous masterpiece painting at the art museum.
- 名画を上映するto screen a classic film
This theater screens a classic film every week.
- 名画を収集するto collect famous paintings
He collects famous paintings from all over the world.
- 〈場所〉で名画を見るto see a masterpiece (painting or film) at a place
I saw a famous painting at the museum.