Japanese

めいが
Meaning: famous painting; masterpiece; great movie
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

名
画

Example sentences

I viewed world-famous masterpieces at the art gallery.
この絵はどう見ても本物の名画だ。
This painting, no matter how you look at it, is a genuine masterpiece.
この名画は、人類の至宝として大切に保管されている。
This masterpiece is kept carefully as a treasure of humanity.
その名画の美しさは、見る者に曠世之感を抱かせるほど圧倒的であった。
The beauty of that famous painting was so overwhelming that it gave the viewer a sense of it being unparalleled.

Usage Notes

Can refer to either a renowned piece of art (painting) or a classic, high-quality film.

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