名手(めいしゅ)

めいしゅ
noun
master; virtuoso; expert (at a skill)
1. master; virtuoso; expert (at a skill)
A person of outstanding ability in a particular skill or art—especially performing arts, sports, board games, or crafts. Conveys real admiration; not used casually.
彼(かれ)はピアノの名手(めいしゅ)だ。
He is a master of the piano.
将棋(しょうぎ)の名手(めいしゅ)として知(し)られている。
He is known as a master of shogi.
守備(しゅび)の名手(めいしゅ)と呼(よ)ばれる選手(せんしゅ)が多(おお)いチームは強(つよ)い。
Teams with many players called defensive masters are strong.

Compound of 名(めい) (renowned, distinguished) + 手(しゅ) (hand, here meaning a person with a skilled hand). Often paired with the domain of skill: ピアノの名手(めいしゅ), 弓(ゆみ)の名手(めいしゅ), etc.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 名手(めいしゅ)揃(ぞろ)い: full of masters
  • 名手(めいしゅ)中(ちゅう)の名手(めいしゅ): master among masters
  • 弓(ゆみ)の名手(めいしゅ): master archer
  • 守備(しゅび)の名手(めいしゅ): defensive virtuoso (sports)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 達人(たつじん): master; expert — broader, includes everyday domains; less performance-oriented
  • 名人(めいじん): master; champion — often used for board game titles (将棋(しょうぎ) 名人(めいじん))
  • 上手(じょうず)な人(ひと): skilled person — everyday and much weaker praise
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