1.
famous scene; memorable scene; highlight
A celebrated, unforgettable scene in a film, drama, sports match, or other performance that audiences remember and replay.
この映画には名場面が多い。
This movie has many famous scenes.
あの試合の逆転は名場面として語り継がれている。
The comeback in that match is passed down as a memorable scene.
番組の最後に、ドラマの名場面を集めた特集が放送された。
At the end of the program, a special collecting the drama's famous scenes was broadcast.
Compound of 名 (famous, excellent) + 場面 (scene). The prefix 名 marks something as outstanding, as in 名作 (masterpiece) or 名言 (famous saying).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 名場面集: collection of famous scenes
- 数々の名場面: numerous memorable scenes
- 名場面を振り返る: to look back on the highlights
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 見せ場: 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