Japanese

あっかん
Meaning: highlight; masterpiece; best part
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

圧
巻

Example sentences

The final scene of his piano performance was truly a masterpiece.
高層ビルが立ち並ぶ都会の景色は圧巻だ。
The cityscape with high-rise buildings standing side by side is breathtaking.
巨大な艟艨が波を蹴立てて進む様子は圧巻だった。
The sight of a giant warship advancing through the waves was overwhelming.
富士山が巍然屹立している姿は圧巻だ。
The sight of Mount Fuji standing tall and firm is breathtaking.

Usage Notes

Derived from the story of the best exam paper being placed on top of others.

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