Translation guide
This English noun refers to skills, knowledge, or achievements someone has gained, often through effort. In Japanese, it is rarely expressed as a single noun. Instead, use specific words for skills, academic background, or accomplishments, or rephrase with verbs like 身につける (to acquire) or 達成する (to achieve).
Referring to abilities, expertise, or knowledge someone has gained, especially in academic or professional contexts.
Refers to scholarly knowledge or academic attainments. Often used in formal contexts.
He has profound scholarly attainments.
Refers to cultural refinement, education, or intellectual attainments. Implies a well-rounded education.
She has acquired a high level of cultural attainments.
Refers to the basic knowledge or grounding in a field; foundational attainments.
He has a grounding in music (musical attainments).
Referring to things someone has successfully achieved, often in a career or personal development.
Refers to achievements or track record, especially in business or research.
His research attainments are outstanding.
Refers to results or fruits of effort; can be used for attainments in a broad sense.
Means achievement or attainment of a goal. Often used as a noun or verb (達成する).
When you want to say someone has attained a skill, Japanese often uses verbs rather than a noun.
The English word 'attainments' is often too abstract for direct translation. Japanese prefers specific nouns like 学歴 (academic background), 資格 (qualifications), or スキル (skills) depending on context. Using a general word like 達成 or 業績 may sound unnatural if the context is personal skills.
Instead of saying 'his attainments in English', it's more natural to say 彼は英語ができる (He can speak English) or 英語を身につけている (He has acquired English). Japanese often avoids abstract nouns in favor of concrete verbs or adjectives.
It's the fruit of years of effort (attainments).
目標の達成を祝う。
Celebrate the attainment of the goal.
He has attained many skills.