かさく

佳作

N5Common wordNoun
Noun
fine (piece of) workexcellent work
Noun
work that receives an honourable mention

Example Sentences

この小説(しょうせつ)佳作(かさく)だ。

This novel is a fine piece of work.

彼女(かのじょ)作品(さくひん)はコンテストで佳作(かさく)(えら)ばれた。

Her work was chosen as an honorable mention in the contest.

今年(ことし)写真(しゃしん)コンクールでは佳作(かさく)三点(さんてん)(えら)ばれました。

Three entries were selected as honorable mentions in this year's photo contest.

佳作止(かさくど)まりで残念(ざんねん)だったが、(つぎ)はもっと頑張(がんば)りたい。

It's a shame I only got an honorable mention, but I want to try harder next time.

その映画(えいが)傑作(けっさく)とまでは()えないが、佳作(かさく)()っていいだろう。

You couldn't quite call the film a masterpiece, but it's fair to call it a solid piece of work.