magnum opus in Japanese
magnum opus in Japanese is 代表作, 畢生の大作 — magnum opus means the greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
magnum opus in Japanese
代表作
Pronounced: daihyōsaku
A great or important work of literature, music or art, a masterpiece.
畢生の大作
The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing their major life effort.
What does "magnum opus" mean?
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noun The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
"The novel is widely regarded as her magnum opus."
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noun Any large and demanding undertaking that represents someone's finest effort.
"The restoration of the town hall became the architect's magnum opus."
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magnum opus in a sentence
- The novel is widely regarded as her magnum opus.
- He spent eleven years on what he insisted would be his magnum opus.
- The restoration of the town hall became the architect's magnum opus.
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What is "magnum opus" in Japanese?
"magnum opus" in Japanese is 代表作, 畢生の大作. magnum opus means: The greatest and most important work produced by an artist, writer or composer, usually the one they are remembered for.
How do you pronounce 代表作?
"magnum opus" in Japanese is 代表作, pronounced "daihyōsaku".
How do you use "magnum opus" in a sentence?
Example: "The novel is widely regarded as her magnum opus." In Japanese, "magnum opus" is 代表作, 畢生の大作.
Are there other ways to say "magnum opus" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "magnum opus": 代表作, 畢生の大作.
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