- sakuhin work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition), piece, production, opus
Used in formal or neutral contexts to refer to a creative or artistic work, such as a book, film, painting, or composition.
彼の最新の作品は素晴らしい。
Kare no saishin no sakuhin wa subarashii.
His latest work is wonderful.
この作品は有名な作家のものです。
Kono sakuhin wa yuumei na sakka no mono desu.
This piece is by a famous author.
⚖️ Often confused with 'sakuhin' vs. 'shigoto' (job/work) – 'shigoto' refers to labor or tasks, not artistic output.
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