Meaning

Primary

Splendid

Alternatives

Magnificent, Beautiful, Admirable, Praiseworthy Act

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Learner, if you see a thing, then it must be splendid. You saw it, after all, so of course it's magnificent. You only see the beautiful things in this world. And that's an admirable quality.

Reading

みごと
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You learned them already, so you should be able to read this on your own. Just remember that there is rendaku on こと and it becomes ごと.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 見事に決まる

    to be brilliantly executed

    見事に成功する

    to succeed magnificently

    見事に答える

    to answer admirably

Context Sentences

見事な木ですね。

That's a splendid tree.

お見事!いやー、実に見事なシュートだった!

Splendid! Wow, that was such a beautiful shot!

気持ちいいぐらい見事にフラれたよ。

I was rejected so magnificently that it almost felt good.

Kanji Composition