名画|めいがmeiga[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounfamous picture; masterpiece (painting)
   とりわけ、彼かれは名画めいがの鑑識眼かんしきがんがある。↗

   Among other things, he has an eye for good pictures.
2. nounexcellent film; film classic

• Synonym傑作けっさくNeutralUnlike 「名画」, it covers masterpieces in any field. Colloquially it can also mean something unintentionally hilarious or absurd.
• SynonymマスターピースNeutralLoanword for a masterpiece or signature work; leans toward art criticism and extends beyond the paintings and films covered by 「名画」.
• Related名品めいひんNeutralAn outstanding or famous item or work; typically crafts or tea utensils, and unlike 「名画」 it doesn't refer specifically to paintings.
• Related絶品ぜっぴんNeutralA superb, peerless item; mostly describes food or crafts, and is very common in everyday speech.
• Related神品しんぴんWrittenA rare term used in written/formal prose for a work of inspired genius, carrying the very highest praise.
• Antonym駄作ださくNeutralAn antonym: a poor, worthless work, the opposite of a 「名画」 that stands the test of time.

Use 「名画」 for outstanding paintings or films, as in 「名画座」. 「傑作」 covers masterpieces in any field; 「名品」 fits crafts and tea utensils; 「絶品」 is common in speech for food or crafts. 「駄作」 is the opposite.

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1. すぐれた絵画かいが・映画えいが。