名 作(めいさく)

めいさく

noun

masterpiece, classic work

leisure

1. masterpiece, classic work, great work

An outstanding or highly acclaimed work of art, literature, film, or other creative endeavor.

この映画(えいが)は名作(めいさく)だ。

This movie is a masterpiece.

世界(せかい)の名作(めいさく)を集(あつ)めた図書館(としょかん)がある。

There's a library that has collected masterpieces from around the world.

子供(こども)のころに読(よ)んだ名作(めいさく)を大人(おとな)になって読(よ)み返(かえ)した。

As an adult, I reread the classic works I had read as a child.

Applies broadly to literature, film, music, art, games, and other creative works. Often used in book/film series titles like 世界(せかい)名作(めいさく)劇場(げきじょう) (World Masterpiece Theater) or 名作(めいさく)選(せん) (selection of classics).

Common collocations

不朽(ふきゅう)の名作(めいさく) — timeless masterpiece
隠(かく)れた名作(めいさく) — hidden gem
名作(めいさく)選(せん) — selection of classic works
名作(めいさく)と呼(よ)ばれる — to be called a masterpiece

Similar words

傑作(けっさく) — masterpiece (also means 'great joke/story')
大作(たいさく) — major work (emphasis on scale, not necessarily quality)

Related Words

Compare: 傑作(けっさく) (masterpiece)

Compare: 大作(たいさく) (major work)

Compare: 力作(りきさく) (masterpiece)

Compare: 秀作(しゅうさく) (excellent work)

Compare: 旧作(きゅうさく) (older work)

Compare: 文学(ぶんがく)作品(さくひん) (literary work)

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