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highlight, best scene, showpiece moment
The most impressive or exciting part of a performance, event, game, or situation. Originally a theater term for the climactic scene, now used broadly for any moment that grabs attention.
ここが一番の見せ場だ。
This is the biggest highlight.
後半に見せ場を作って逆転した。
They created a highlight in the second half and made a comeback.
この映画は派手なアクションの見せ場が多く、最後まで飽きずに楽しめる。
This movie has many flashy action highlights, so you can enjoy it without getting bored until the end.
USAGE NOTE:
見せ場 comes from 見せる (to show) + 場 (scene, place). Originally a theatrical term for the climactic or most dramatically effective scene, it is now widely used for sports, presentations, performances, and everyday situations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 見せ場を作る (create a highlight, make a moment to shine)
- 見せ場がない (no highlight, no moment to shine)
- 最大の見せ場 (the biggest highlight)
- 見せ場たっぷり (full of highlights)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ハイライト: highlight (loanword, used similarly but more casual)
- 見どころ: highlight, point of interest (things worth seeing, often for tourism or events)
- クライマックス: climax (loanword, specifically the peak of dramatic tension)