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).
彼の演奏は本当に見事だった。
His performance was truly magnificent.
見事に桜が満開になった。
The cherry blossoms have bloomed splendidly.
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.
我々の計画は見事に失敗した。
Our plan failed utterly.
敵を見事に打ち負かした。
We completely defeated the enemy.
something worth seeing; sight; spectacle
Archaic noun usage referring to a remarkable sight or spectacle. Not used in modern Japanese outside of historical contexts or set phrases.
昔、この祭りはまさに見事であったという。
They say that long ago, this festival was truly a sight to behold.
There was a magnificent cherry tree standing in the garden.
The plan failed utterly.
She forged the sword with truly impressive skill.
He passed the exam brilliantly.