巨匠

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 巨匠, read きょしょう, refers to a master with outstanding achievements in an artistic field.
• Basic usage: It is used to praise the work and achievements of filmmakers or painters.
  • 映画祭で無声映画の巨匠を特集している。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Skill and high regard
  • Where 名人 describes someone highly skilled at a particular activity, 巨匠 emphasizes artistic achievement and the high regard it has earned.