English–Japanese

“masterpiece” in Japanese

Japanese

Also名作 (meisaku) · 名曲 (meikyoku)

Pronunciation

Romajikessaku

Example

この映画は傑作です。ko no ei ga wa kes saku de su

This movie is a masterpiece.

Illustration for 傑作 (masterpiece)

How to say “masterpiece” in Japanese

“Masterpiece” in Japanese is 傑作 (kessaku).

Describes a work recognized as exceptionally accomplished and worthy of lasting praise.

Full entry for 傑作: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 傑作

この作品は、発表から長い年月がたっても傑作として読み継がれています。ko no saku hin wa hap pyō ka ra naga i toshi tsuki ga ta tte mo kes saku to shi te yo mi tsu ga re te i ma su

This work has continued to be read as a masterpiece long after its release.

Tips for using 傑作

  • English masterpiece often suggests lasting artistic importance, while Japanese 傑作 (kessaku) can describe any especially excellent piece of work, including a comic creation.

Other Japanese words for “masterpiece”

この映画は名作です。ko no ei ga wa mei saku de su

This film is a masterpiece.

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名曲

meikyoku

nounmasterpiece

これは名曲です。ko re wa mei kyoku de su

This is a masterpiece.

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