傑作
けっさく
kesaku
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

傑作 (けっさく (kesaku)) means "Masterpiece". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Masterpiece

Also : Masterwork · Chef d'oeuvre

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Example Sentences

その映画は今年の傑作だと多くの批評家が認めている。

そのえいがはこんねんのけっさくだとおおくのひひょうかがみとめている。

Many critics recognize that film as a masterpiece of this year.

この小説は傑作だ。読むたびに感動する。

このしょうせつはけっさくだ。よむたびにかんどうする。

This novel is a masterpiece. I'm moved every time I read it.

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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