Translation guide
The English word 'achievement' can refer to the act of achieving something, the thing achieved, or the sense of accomplishment. In Japanese, different words and expressions are used depending on the nuance.
A significant thing successfully done, often after effort.
Refers to the attainment of a goal or target. Often used with goals, plans, or numerical targets.
目標を達成した。
I achieved my goal.
売上目標の達成は難しい。
Achieving the sales target is difficult.
Refers to achievements or results in a professional or business context, such as a company's performance or a person's track record.
彼の研究業績は素晴らしい。
His research achievements are outstanding.
会社の業績が向上した。
The company's performance improved.
Focuses on the tangible results or fruits of effort. Often used for concrete outcomes.
努力の成果が出た。
My efforts paid off (lit. the results of my efforts appeared).
このプロジェクトの成果を報告します。
I will report on the results of this project.
A great achievement or feat, often on a grand scale, like a historic accomplishment.
人類初の月面着陸は偉業だ。
The first moon landing is a great achievement.
The feeling of satisfaction from having achieved something.
The feeling of accomplishment. A very common and natural way to express this concept.
仕事を終えて達成感がある。
I feel a sense of accomplishment after finishing work.
達成感を得るために頑張る。
I work hard to get a sense of achievement.
A more casual way to say 'sense of having accomplished something'. Literally 'feeling of having done it through to the end'.
やっとレポートが終わって、やり遂げた感がある。
I finally finished the report and feel a sense of accomplishment.
An achievement in one's personal life or career, often used in contexts like resumes or interviews.
Refers to actual achievements or track record, often used in professional settings to describe past successes.
面接で自分の実績をアピールした。
I highlighted my achievements in the interview.
彼は多くの実績を残している。
He has many achievements to his name.
Meritorious achievement or contribution, often recognized by others. Can be used for personal accomplishments but carries a nuance of credit or honor.
The act of achieving or the process of reaching a goal.
Also used for the act of achieving. Often paired with verbs like する (to achieve).
目標の達成に向けて努力する。
I strive toward the achievement of my goal.
Reaching a certain level or stage, often used for abstract goals like a level of proficiency.
達成 (tassei) focuses on the act of achieving a set goal. 成果 (seika) emphasizes the tangible results or outcomes. 業績 (gyouseki) is used for professional or business achievements and track record.
In video games, 'achievement' is usually called 実績 (jisseki) or アチーブメント (achiibumento), not 達成. 達成 is more for real-life goals.
実績を解除する
unlock an achievement
彼の功績は会社に認められた。
His achievements were recognized by the company.
日本語能力試験N1の到達を目指す。
I aim for the achievement of JLPT N1.