na-adjective, adverb
splendid; magnificent; excellent; admirable
Describes something done or achieved in an impressive, praiseworthy manner. Often used as an exclamation or to praise skill, beauty, or a result. Can function as an adjectival noun (見事な) or adverb (見事に).
彼の演奏は本当に見事だった。
His performance was truly magnificent.
見事に桜が満開になった。
The cherry blossoms have bloomed splendidly.
na-adjective
Used adverbially, typically as 見事に, to emphasize that something happened thoroughly or completely, often with a negative outcome like defeat or failure. This usage is usually 見事に.
我々の計画は見事に失敗した。
Our plan failed utterly.
敵を見事に打ち負かした。
We completely defeated the enemy.
noun
something worth seeing; sight; spectacle
Archaic noun usage referring to a remarkable sight or spectacle. Not used in modern Japanese outside of historical contexts or set phrases.
昔、この祭りはまさに見事であったという。
They say that long ago, this festival was truly a sight to behold.