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How to say "Splendid" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "splendid", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
見事
みごと (migoto)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
見事な
みごとな (migotona)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "splendid" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 見事 and 見事な.
In Japanese, 見事 (みごと (migoto)) is typically associated with "splendid, magnificent, admirable, brilliant" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Expresses admiration for something excellent, skillful, or perfectly executed. Can be an adverb 「見事に」..
On the other hand, 見事な (みごとな (migotona)) maps to "splendid, magnificent, excellent, admirable" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes something that is exceptionally well done, beautiful, or impressive. Can be used for actions, artworks, or natural scenes. It's an adjective. A literal translation of "splendid" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "見事"
彼女は難しい手術を見事に成功させた。
She brilliantly succeeded in the difficult surgery.
Bilingual Context for "見事な"
彼のゴールは見事だった。
His goal was magnificent.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼女は難しい手術を ＿＿＿ に成功させた。" (Meaning: "She brilliantly succeeded in the difficult surgery.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "見事" fits here because it means "splendid, magnificent, admirable, brilliant" in the context of: "She brilliantly succeeded in the difficult surgery.". "見事な" represents "splendid, magnificent, excellent, admirable".