見事
Meanings
1
splendid; magnificent; excellent; admirable
Describes something done or achieved in an impressive, praiseworthy manner. Often used as an exclamation or to praise skill, beauty, or a result. Can function as an adjectival noun (見事な) or adverb (見事に).
His performance was truly magnificent.
The cherry blossoms have bloomed splendidly.
2
Used adverbially, typically as 見事に, to emphasize that something happened thoroughly or completely, often with a negative outcome like defeat or failure. This usage is usually 見事に.
Our plan failed utterly.
We completely defeated the enemy.
Usage patterns
- 見事な〈物〉a splendid/magnificent ~
There was a magnificent cherry tree standing in the garden.
- 見事に〈動詞〉（失敗する）to fail utterly/completely
The plan failed utterly.
- 見事な腕前impressive skill/craftsmanship
She forged the sword with truly impressive skill.
- 見事に〈動詞〉（成功する）to succeed brilliantly/completely
He passed the exam brilliantly.
Expressions
- 物の見事にsplendidly; brilliantly; magnificently