Translation guide
Expressing that someone did well in a task, role, or activity. Japanese uses different words depending on whether you mean a stage performance, a job result, or a sports play.
Praising a play, concert, dance, or similar live show.
Literally 'great acting/performance'. Used for outstanding acting in theater, film, or TV.
I was moved by his great performance.
A direct and natural way to say 'wonderful performance' for concerts, dance, etc.
Her dance was a wonderful performance.
An enthusiastic, passionate performance. Often used for acting or musical performances.
The audience applauded his passionate performance.
Saying someone performed well in a job, project, or duty.
'Good results/outcomes'. Commonly used in business contexts.
He produced good results on the project.
'Excellent performance/record'. Often used for sales figures, academic results, or work evaluations.
Casual praise meaning 'well done' or 'good job'. Suitable for informal settings.
You did a good job on the presentation.
Describing a good athletic or competitive performance.
Talking about how well a device, engine, or software works.
'Performance' in the sense of capability or specs. Used for cars, computers, etc.
This car has good performance.
Direct loanword 'performance' used for tech products, often in casual or marketing contexts.
This smartphone has good performance.
The sales department achieved excellent performance this term.
新人選手の活躍が目立った。
The rookie's good performance stood out.