見事

みごと
Alternative writings: 美事
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

Splendid, magnificent, or admirable; excellent or superb (used as a na-adjective or adverb).

Na-AdjectiveAdverb

Examples

彼女のピアノ演奏は本当に見事だった。

Her piano performance was truly splendid.

見事な景色をカメラに収めた。

I captured a magnificent view with my camera.

庭の手入れが見事で、季節ごとに花が咲く。

The garden is beautifully maintained and flowers bloom each season.

彼は見事に問題を解決した。

He solved the problem admirably.

2

Utter or complete — often used as '見事に~する' to mean to do something thoroughly (e.g. a total defeat or complete failure).

Na-Adjective

Examples

計画は見事に失敗した。

The plan failed completely.

相手チームに見事にやられてしまった。

We were completely beaten by the opposing team.

彼は規則を見事に破った。

He flagrantly (completely) broke the rules.

3

Something worth seeing; a spectacle (archaic or literary noun usage).

NounArchaic

Examples

あの祭りは毎年見事で、多くの人が訪れるという。

That festival is said to be a spectacle every year, attracting many visitors.

古い記録には見事と称された城の絵が残っている。

In old records remains a picture of a castle that was called a spectacle.