No. 3,551 in Japanese
見事
"見事" means "splendid," "admirable," or "excellent."
In a sentence
彼の演技は見事だった。
His performance was splendid.
Here, 見事 is used as an adjective to describe the excellence of his performance.
見事にテストに合格しました。
I passed the test magnificently.
In this sentence, 見事に functions as an adverb to emphasize the impressive manner in which the test was passed.
この建築物はその独特なデザインで見事さを見せつけている。
This building showcases magnificence through its unique design.
Here, 見事さ is derived from 見事 as a noun, highlighting the quality of magnificence.
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