上出来(じょうでき)

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

Similar words

• 不出来(ふでき): badly done, poor result
• 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)