Japanese

けっさく
Meaning: masterpiece; best work
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

傑
作

Example sentences

He sent out many masterpieces to the world.
このビルは現代建築の傑作だ。
This building is a masterpiece of modern architecture.
彼はその映画を傑作だと評した。
He described the movie as a masterpiece.
この傑作は、作者の死によって未完成のまま残された。
This masterpiece was left unfinished due to the author's death.
ベートーヴェンの「第九」は、世界中で知られている傑作な交響曲だ。
Beethoven's 'Ninth' is a masterpiece symphony known throughout the world.
ダビデ像はミケランジェロの傑作だ。
The statue of David is a masterpiece by Michelangelo.
この傑作は、彼が彫心鏤骨して作り上げたものだ。
This masterpiece is the result of his painstaking effort.
その傑作はまさに和氏之璧と呼ぶにふさわしい至宝だ。
That masterpiece is truly a supreme treasure worthy of being called a 'Kashi no Heki'.
作家は百鍛千練の末に傑作を生み出した
After thorough training and practice, the writer produced a masterpiece.

Usage Notes

Refers to a work of art, literature, or music of the highest quality. Can also sarcastically refer to a funny or absurd person or situation.

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