1.
master craftsman; master artisan
A craftsman of outstanding skill, especially one whose name is known for their work in swords, carpentry, pottery, carving, and similar crafts.
The carvings in this temple are the work of a master craftsman of the Edo period.
A written, somewhat formal word of praise.
Common collocations
- 現代の名工: "Contemporary Master Craftsman", a national award for skilled workers
- 名工の作: a work by a master craftsman
Similar words
- 職人: craftsman, artisan (neutral, any level of skill)
- 匠: master artisan (literary, popular in advertising)
- 名人: master of any skill, including games and arts
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Same reading as 名校 (a famous school).