This is the 9404th most frequent Japanese word.
秀
"秀" means "excellent" or "outstanding."
The word 秀 is part of 秀でる, which means 'to excel' or 'to be outstanding.'
彼は数学において秀でている。
He excels in mathematics.
秀 is used in 秀逸, meaning 'excellent' or 'outstanding.'
この作品は秀逸なデザインを持っている。
This work has an exceptional design.
秀 forms part of 秀才, which refers to 'a talented or excellent person.'