名人芸|めいじんげいmeijingei
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Definitions
- nounmasterful performance; virtuosity
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related優れた腕前NeutralA neutral phrase for outstanding skill — not a set expression; it stresses ability itself, while 「名人芸」 stresses a masterful performance.
- Related卓越技能WrittenA written/formal term for outstanding skill; not a set expression and with no performance nuance, unlike 「名人芸」.
- Antonym未熟みじゅくNeutralA neutral antonym: skill that is still immature or short on experience, the opposite of the fully polished 「名人芸」.
Use 「名人芸」 for a masterful, virtuoso performance, as in 「名人芸を見せる」. To say someone is simply skilled, use 「腕がいい」; its opposite is 「未熟」.
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