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.
これは彼の力作だ。
This is his masterpiece.
三年かけて完成させた力作だ。
It's a painstaking work that took three years to complete.
今回の映画祭には世界中から力作が集まった。
Ambitious works from around the world gathered at this film festival.
力作 refers to a work into which great effort and dedication have been poured. It is always complimentary.
WORD FORMATION:
力 (effort, power) + 作 (work, creation). Emphasizes the effort invested, not necessarily the artistic quality of the result.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 渾身の力作: a work of one's whole heart and soul
- 力作ぞろい: a lineup of masterpieces
- 大力作: a great ambitious work
- 力作を発表する: to present a major work
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: masterpiece (emphasizes quality/brilliance)
- 名作: masterpiece, classic (emphasizes lasting reputation)
- 力作: painstaking work (emphasizes effort invested)