秀作
Meanings
1
excellent work; outstanding piece
Used for a work of art, literature, film, or other creative output that is notably good. Often appears in reviews, criticism, and formal descriptions.
His painting was selected as an excellent work at this year's competition.
This film is one of the director's outstanding works.
Usage patterns
- 隠れた秀作a hidden gem (a little-known but excellent work)
This film is talked about among movie fans as a hidden gem.
- 秀作賞を受賞するto win an award for outstanding work
Her short story won this year's award for outstanding work.
- 〈物〉を秀作に選ぶto select something as an outstanding work
The judges selected that piece as an outstanding work.