Meaning
Expressing strong admiration or praise for someone's skill or achievement.
Cultural Background
In traditional sports, 'Omigoto' is used by commentators to describe a 'clean' win where the technique was applied perfectly according to the rules of form. Japanese craftsmen value the 'unseen' parts of their work. To be told 'Omigoto' by a peer is the highest honor, acknowledging that the invisible effort has resulted in visible perfection. In Osaka and surrounding areas, 'Omigoto' is frequently used with a sharp, rising intonation to mock someone who has failed in a particularly obvious or stupid way. In 'Jidaigeki' (period dramas), a lord might say 'Omigoto' to a samurai who has successfully carried out a difficult mission or displayed great swordsmanship.
The 'Desu' Rule
Always add 'desu' or 'deshita' when speaking to someone you aren't very close with. Just 'Omigoto!' can sound a bit too assertive or 'judge-like.'
Sarcasm Warning
Be careful with your tone. If you say it too slowly or with a smirk, it will definitely be taken as sarcasm.
Meaning
Expressing strong admiration or praise for someone's skill or achievement.
The 'Desu' Rule
Always add 'desu' or 'deshita' when speaking to someone you aren't very close with. Just 'Omigoto!' can sound a bit too assertive or 'judge-like.'
Sarcasm Warning
Be careful with your tone. If you say it too slowly or with a smirk, it will definitely be taken as sarcasm.
Test Yourself
Choose the most natural situation to use '{お見事|おみごと}！'
Which of these situations fits best?
'Omigoto' is for praising a skillful achievement, like solving a difficult technical problem.
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
{彼|かれ}は（ ）にその{難問|なんもん}を{解|と}いた。
We need the adverbial form 'ni' to modify the verb 'tokita' (solved).
Fill in the blank in the dialogue.
A: 「{最後|さいご}の10{秒|びょう}で{逆転|ぎゃくてん}ホームランだ！」 B: 「（ ）！{感動|かんどう}したよ！」
A home run is a feat of skill, making 'Omigoto' the perfect praise.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Omigoto!
Sports
- • Hole-in-one
- • Perfect save
- • Home run
Work
- • Perfect code
- • Great pitch
- • Quick fix
Practice Bank
3 exercisesWhich of these situations fits best?
'Omigoto' is for praising a skillful achievement, like solving a difficult technical problem.
{彼|かれ}は（ ）にその{難問|なんもん}を{解|と}いた。
We need the adverbial form 'ni' to modify the verb 'tokita' (solved).
A: 「{最後|さいご}の10{秒|びょう}で{逆転|ぎゃくてん}ホームランだ！」 B: 「（ ）！{感動|かんどう}したよ！」
A home run is a feat of skill, making 'Omigoto' the perfect praise.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt's better to avoid it. Use 'Kanshin shimashita' or 'Benkyou ni narimashita' to show respect without sounding like you are grading them.
'Omigoto' is the exclamation. 'Migoto' is the base word used as an adjective (migoto-na) or adverb (migoto-ni).
Yes, especially by villains or mentors when a protagonist pulls off a surprising move.
Related Phrases
{流石|さすが}
similarAs expected of you.
あっぱれ
synonymSplendid! / Bravo!
{素晴|すば}らしい
similarWonderful / Amazing.
{一本|いっぽん}！
specialized formYou got me! / Full point!
