秀作(しゅうさく)

しゅうさく
noun
excellent work; fine piece; masterwork
formalart
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(しゅうさく)だ。
This is an excellent work.
今年(ことし)の映画祭(えいがさい)には秀作(しゅうさく)が多(おお)い。
There are many fine works at this year's film festival.
数(かず)ある応募(おうぼ)作品(さくひん)の中(なか)から秀作(しゅうさく)が選(えら)ばれた。
An excellent piece was selected from among the many submitted works.

Composed of 秀(しゅう) (excellent, outstanding) + 作(さく) (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(さくひん).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 傑作(けっさく): masterpiece — implies an even higher level of achievement, a truly exceptional work, while 秀作(しゅうさく) is more moderate praise meaning 'very good'
  • 名作(めいさく): famous work, classic — emphasizes renown and lasting reputation, while 秀作(しゅうさく) focuses on quality regardless of fame
  • 力作(りきさく): ambitious work — emphasizes the effort put into creating the work rather than the quality of the result

Related Words

Compare: 傑作(けっさく) (masterpiece)
Compare: 名作(めいさく) (famous work, classic)
Compare: 力作(りきさく) (ambitious work)
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