逸 品(いっぴん)

いっぴん

noun

excellent item; masterpiece; gem

1. excellent item; masterpiece; gem

An outstanding or superb item, especially a product, dish, or work of art. Conveys a sense of refined quality and rarity.

この料理(りょうり)は逸品(いっぴん)だ。

This dish is superb.

職人(しょくにん)が手作(てづく)りした逸品(いっぴん)を集(あつ)めた。

I collected masterpieces handmade by craftspeople.

この美術館(びじゅつかん)には江戸時代(えどじだい)の逸品(いっぴん)が数多(かずおお)く展示(てんじ)されている。

This museum displays many masterpieces from the Edo period.

Describes something of exceptionally high quality — a standout item among many. Often used for food, crafts, and artwork, but can apply to any product or creation. The word carries a tone of admiration and connoisseurship.

Common collocations

知(し)る人(ひと)ぞ知(し)る逸品(いっぴん) — a hidden gem known only to connoisseurs
逸品(いっぴん)ぞろい — a collection of fine items
まさに逸品(いっぴん) — truly a masterpiece
隠(かく)れた逸品(いっぴん) — a hidden gem

Similar words

一品(いっぴん) — a (single) dish or item; homophone but different nuance — refers to a single item/dish without implying excellence
名品(めいひん) — fine article, famous item; similar meaning but emphasizes fame or renown rather than pure quality
傑作(けっさく) — masterpiece; used more for creative works like literature, film, or art

Related Words

Homophone: 一品(いっぴん) (a (single) dish or item)

Compare: 名品(めいひん) (fine article, famous item)

Compare: 傑作(けっさく) (masterpiece)

Compare: 優品(ゆうひん) (fine piece)

Compare: 佳品(かひん) (fine article)

Compare: 珍品(ちんぴん) (rare item)

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