(めいばめん)

めいばめん
noun
famous scene; memorable scene
entertainment
1. famous scene; memorable scene; highlight
A celebrated, unforgettable scene in a film, drama, sports match, or other performance that audiences remember and replay.
この映画(えいが)名場面(めいばめん)(おお)
This movie has many famous scenes.
The comeback in that match is passed down as a memorable scene.
At the end of the program, a special collecting the drama's famous scenes was broadcast.

Compound of (めい) (famous, excellent) + 場面(ばめん) (scene). The prefix (めい) marks something as outstanding, as in (めい)(さく) (masterpiece) or (めい)(げん) (famous saying).

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Similar words

  • ()(): highlight; showpiece moment — the part meant to impress, from the performer's side
  • ハイライト: highlights — borrowed word, often for sports or recap footage

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