1.
excellent work; fine piece; masterwork
A work of art, literature, film, or other creative endeavor that is considered outstanding in quality.
これは秀作だ。
This is an excellent work.
今年の映画祭には秀作が多い。
There are many fine works at this year's film festival.
数ある応募作品の中から秀作が選ばれた。
An excellent piece was selected from among the many submitted works.
Composed of 秀 (excellent, outstanding) + 作 (work, production). Used to praise creative works such as novels, films, paintings, and other artistic products. Slightly more formal than simply saying いい作品.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 秀作ぞろい: a collection of excellent works
- 秀作を生み出す: to produce an excellent work
- 隠れた秀作: a hidden gem
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 傑作: masterpiece — implies an even higher level of achievement, a truly exceptional work, while 秀作 is more moderate praise meaning 'very good'
- 名作: famous work, classic — emphasizes renown and lasting reputation, while 秀作 focuses on quality regardless of fame
- 力作: ambitious work — emphasizes the effort put into creating the work rather than the quality of the result