名 品(めいひん)

めいひん

noun

fine article; masterpiece; celebrated item

1. fine article; masterpiece; celebrated item

An item of excellent quality or historical significance, renowned for its craftsmanship or artistic value. Often used in the context of art, antiques, traditional crafts, and gourmet food.

この茶碗(ちゃわん)は名品(めいひん)だ。

This tea bowl is a renowned masterpiece.

各地(かくち)の名品(めいひん)を集(あつ)めた展覧会(てんらんかい)が開(ひら)かれる。

An exhibition gathering fine articles from various regions will be held.

この美術館(びじゅつかん)には国宝級(こくほうきゅう)の名品(めいひん)が数多(かずおお)く所蔵(しょぞう)されている。

This museum houses many fine pieces of national treasure caliber.

Refers to items that are widely recognized for their excellence — whether works of art, traditional crafts, gourmet specialties, or luxury goods. The word emphasizes fame and recognition of quality. Often used in department store promotions (全国(ぜんこく)名品(めいひん)展(てん), exhibition of fine products from across Japan) and museum contexts.

Common collocations

名品(めいひん)展(てん) — exhibition of fine articles
全国(ぜんこく)の名品(めいひん) — fine products from across the country
名品(めいひん)ぞろい — a lineup of masterpieces
名品(めいひん)を鑑賞(かんしょう)する — to appreciate fine works

Similar words

逸品(いっぴん) — excellent item; emphasizes quality rather than fame; more about personal judgment of excellence
傑作(けっさく) — masterpiece; typically used for creative works (art, literature, film)
銘品(めいひん) — also read めいひん, written with a different first character; refers to famous branded products, often local specialties

Related Words

Compare: 逸品(いっぴん) (excellent 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)

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Added 2026.3.26 10:23 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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