上出来(じょうでき)

じょうでき
noun, adjective (na)
well done, good job
1. well done, excellent result
A result or outcome that exceeds expectations or is notably good. Used to praise work, performance, or results.
今回(こんかい)のテストは上出来(じょうでき)だ。
This test result is excellent.
初(はじ)めてにしては上出来(じょうでき)だね。
For a first attempt, that's really well done.
プレゼンは上出来(じょうでき)で、クライアントも満足(まんぞく)していた。
The presentation was excellent, and the client was satisfied.

上出来(じょうでき) describes a result or outcome that is notably good or exceeds expectations. It combines 上(じょう) (upper, superior) with 出来(でき) (result, workmanship).

USAGE:

Can function as both a noun and a na-adjective:

  • Noun: 上出来(じょうでき)だ (it's well done)
  • Modifier: 上出来(じょうでき)な作品(さくひん) (an excellent piece of work)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜にしては上出来(じょうでき): well done for ~ (considering the circumstances)
  • まずまず上出来(じょうでき): reasonably good result
  • 初(はじ)めてにしては上出来(じょうでき): well done for a first attempt

OPPOSITE:

  • 不出来(ふでき): badly done, poor result

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 出来(でき)がいい: well made, turned out well (more casual)
  • 上手(じょうず): skilled, good at (describes ability, not results)

Related Words

Antonym: 不出来(ふでき) (poorly done)
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Added 2026.3.14 13:25 · Revised 2026.3.29 19:42
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