圧巻
圧巻する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 圧巻する | 圧巻しない |
| Polite | 圧巻します | 圧巻しません |
| Past polite | 圧巻しました | 圧巻しませんでした |
| Past | 圧巻した | 圧巻しなかった |
| Te-form | 圧巻して | 圧巻しないで |
| Desire | 圧巻したい | 圧巻したくない |
| Potential | 圧巻できる | 圧巻できない |
| Passive | 圧巻される | 圧巻されない |
| Causative | 圧巻させる | 圧巻させない |
| Causative passive | 圧巻させられる | 圧巻させられない |
| Volitional | 圧巻しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 圧巻しましょう | |
| Imperative | 圧巻しろ | 圧巻するな |
| Conditional | 圧巻すれば | 圧巻しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 圧巻したら | 圧巻しなかったら |
Meanings
A noun for the most impressive or outstanding part of a work, event, performance, exhibition, etc.
The highlight of this exhibition is the huge sculpture in the central hall.
The third movement is the best part of this piece.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
stunning; spectacular; breathtaking
Used before の to describe something as overwhelmingly impressive; common in everyday review-like descriptions such as 圧巻の演技 or 圧巻の景色.
The sunset seen from the summit was a breathtaking view.
She captivated the audience with a stunning performance.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
stun; amaze; impress; overwhelm emotionally
Colloquial transitive する-verb use: something impressive 圧巻する its audience or viewers. In many contexts 圧倒する or 圧巻だった is also natural, but this word specifically covers the attested 圧巻する use.
The rookie athlete's run stunned the spectators in the stadium.
That performance had the power to overwhelm the audience.
Usage patterns
- 圧巻の〈物〉a stunning or spectacular ~ (e.g. performance, scenery)
The audience fell silent at the stunning performance.
- 〈事〉は圧巻だった~ was the highlight/breathtaking part
The finale of the concert was the highlight.
- 圧巻は〈物〉だthe highlight/best part is ~
The highlight of this movie is the final scene.
- 〈人〉を圧巻するto stun or amaze someone
His performance stunned the audience.