Japanese word

功績

Pronunciation

Romajikōseki

Meaning

  • nounachievement

Example

彼の功績は高く評価されています。kare no kō seki wa taka ku hyō ka sa re te i ma su

His achievements are highly valued.

Illustration for 功績 (achievement)

More examples

彼女は地域の人々から、その功績をたたえられました。kano jo wa chi iki no hito bito ka ra so no kō seki o ta ta e ra re ma shi ta

She was praised by local people for her achievement.

Core concept

Centers on an accomplishment or service that earns recognition because of its lasting value to others.

Common phrases

  • 功績が認められるkō seki ga mito me ra re ru

    have one's achievement recognized

  • 功績をたたえるkō seki o ta ta e ru

    praise the achievement

  • 功績が大きいkō seki ga ō ki i

    be a great achievement

Similar words

功労kōrō: Service or effort that contributes greatly to a group, institution, or society.
業績gyōseki: A significant result or body of work produced through sustained activity.
手柄tegara: An action or result that brings honor or credit to its achiever.

Definition in Japanese

努力や行動によって成し遂げ、他人や社会から高く評価される成果や働き。do ryoku ya kō dō ni yo tte na shi to ge ta nin ya sha kai ka ra taka ku hyō ka sa re ru sei ka ya hatara ki

Word origin

Combines 功 (kō, "merit") and 績 (seki, "record of results") to form 功績 (kōseki), meaning recognized merit or achievement.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 功績 (kōseki) often describes notable accomplishments or service to a group, institution, or society rather than an ordinary everyday success.

Other meanings

  • contributionnoun
  • distinguished servicenoun

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