白眉（はくび）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: atamadaka (head-high) — first mora high, then falls
Meaning: the best/the cream of the crop
Example sentences
- この作品は彼の白眉だ。 — This work is the crowning masterpiece of his career.
- 展示の中でも白眉の一点だ。 — It's the standout piece among the exhibits.
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