圧巻・圧観|あっかんakkan[0]heiban (flat)

Common
Which spelling to use
圧巻圧巻 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for learners; use it when writing this word.
圧観圧観 uses an irregular kanji and is less common than 圧巻; learners should use 圧巻 instead.
Definitions
  1. nounhighlight; best part
  2. no-adjectivestunning; incredible; spectacular; breathtaking
  3. suru verb, transitive verbto stun; to amaze; to impress; to overwhelm (with emotion)
Conjugation
Dictionary form圧巻する(あっかんする)
Polite (masu)圧巻します(あっかんします)
Negative (nai)圧巻しない(あっかんしない)
polite (masen)圧巻しません(あっかんしません)
classical zu / nu圧巻せず・圧巻せぬ(あっかんせず・あっかんせぬ)
Past (ta)圧巻した(あっかんした)
polite (mashita)圧巻しました(あっかんしました)
Past negative (nakatta)圧巻しなかった(あっかんしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)圧巻しませんでした(あっかんしませんでした)
Te form圧巻して(あっかんして)
Potential圧巻できる(あっかんできる)
Passive圧巻される(あっかんされる)
Causative圧巻させる(あっかんさせる)
Causative passive圧巻させられる(あっかんさせられる)
Conditional (ba)圧巻すれば(あっかんすれば)
tara圧巻したら(あっかんしたら)
Volitional圧巻しよう(あっかんしよう)
polite (mashou)圧巻しましょう(あっかんしましょう)
Imperative圧巻しろ(あっかんしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymハイライトNeutralA loanword for the best bits or highlight reel, as in 「試合のハイライト」; it picks out standout segments rather than praising them as stunning.
  • Related見どころみどころNeutralPoints worth seeing or noting; can also mean future promise. It flags things of interest, while 「圧巻」 is brilliance that overwhelms all else.
  • Related呼び物よびものNeutralThe main attraction staged to draw a crowd; the emphasis is on pulling in an audience, i.e. its promotional appeal.
  • Related見せ所みせどころNeutralA prime chance to show off one's skill, as in 「腕の見せ所」; the focus is the opportunity to perform, not the brilliance itself.

Use 「圧巻」 for what is overwhelmingly brilliant and breathtaking, as in 「圧巻のパフォーマンス」. For points of interest say 「見どころ」, and for highlight clips say 「ハイライト」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 最もっとも優すぐれた詩文しぶん。
  2. 書物しょもつや演劇えんげきなどの中なかで一番いちばん優すぐれた部分ぶぶん。
  3. 圧倒的あっとうてきな印象いんしょうを与あたえるもの。
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