力作(りきさく)

りきさく
noun
masterpiece; painstaking work
art
1. masterpiece; painstaking work; ambitious work
A work into which great effort, time, and skill have been poured. Used for art, literature, film, academic papers, and other creative or intellectual endeavors.
これは彼(かれ)の力作(りきさく)だ。
This is his masterpiece.
三(さん)年(ねん)かけて完成(かんせい)させた力作(りきさく)だ。
It's a painstaking work that took three years to complete.
今回(こんかい)の映画祭(えいがさい)には世界中(せかいじゅう)から力作(りきさく)が集(あつ)まった。
Ambitious works from around the world gathered at this film festival.

力作(りきさく) refers to a work into which great effort and dedication have been poured. It is always complimentary.

Forms

力(りき) (effort, power) + 作(さく) (work, creation). Emphasizes the effort invested, not necessarily the artistic quality of the result.

Common collocations

Usage

Applied to art, literature, film, music, academic papers, and even ambitious cooking or craft projects. Often used in reviews, praise, and introductions of creative works.

Similar words

  • 傑作(けっさく): masterpiece (emphasizes quality/brilliance)
  • 名作(めいさく): masterpiece, classic (emphasizes lasting reputation)
  • 力作(りきさく): painstaking work (emphasizes effort invested)

Related Words

Compare: 傑作(けっさく) (masterpiece)
Compare: 名作(めいさく) (masterpiece, classic)
Compare: 秀作(しゅうさく) (excellent work)
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