1.
representative work; masterpiece; signature work
A work that best represents an artist, author, or creator's body of work; their most notable creation.
これは彼の代表作だ。
This is his masterpiece.
源氏物語は日本の古典の代表作だ。
The Tale of Genji is a masterpiece of Japanese classical literature.
その画家の代表作が美術館に展示されている。
The painter's masterpiece is on display at the art museum.
代表作 refers to a work that best represents a creator.
COMPONENTS:
- 代表: representative
- 作: work, creation
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜の代表作: masterpiece of ~
- 代表作として知られる: known as a masterpiece