Japanese symbol for “masterpiece”
名作
めいさく
Romaji: meisaku
masterpiece; masterwork
In Japanese, masterpiece is 名作, read めいさく (meisaku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n masterpiece; masterwork
Written forms: 名作、銘作. Readings: めいさく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “masterpiece”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 傑作 | けっさく kessaku | masterpiece; masterwork; chef d'oeuvre |
| 名曲 | めいきょく meikyoku | famous piece of music; excellent song; (musical) masterpiece |
| 名著 | めいちょ meicho | famous book; masterpiece (literary work) |
| 逸品 | いっぴん ippin | excellent article; fine item; rare beauty |
| 名画 | めいが meiga | famous picture; masterpiece (painting) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
| 名誉 | めいよ meiyo | honor; honour; credit |
| 名称 | めいしょう meishou | name; title |
| 署名 | しょめい shomei | signature; autograph |
| 本名 | ほんみょう honmyou | real name |
| 作る | つくる tsukuru | to make; to produce; to manufacture |
| 作品 | さくひん sakuhin | work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production |
See also: Chinese symbol for “masterpiece”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.