Translation guide
This guide helps you express the idea of a 'great achievement' in Japanese, covering major accomplishments, personal milestones, and formal recognition.
Describing a significant achievement, often in work, study, or a project.
A great undertaking or remarkable achievement, often used for historic or extraordinary feats.
His great achievements in space exploration are worthy of praise.
A great enterprise or monumental task, often implying a large-scale project.
This dam construction is a great national achievement.
A brilliant achievement or feat, often used in sports or competitions.
Her winning the gold medal was a great achievement.
Talking about a personal goal reached, such as graduating, publishing a book, or completing a marathon.
Achievement or attainment, often used with personal goals. Combine with adjectives like 大きな (big) or 素晴らしい (wonderful).
Completing a full marathon is a great achievement.
Literally 'big result/outcome', a natural way to say a great achievement in personal or professional contexts.
This project achieved great results.
Meritorious deed or distinguished service, very formal and often used in historical or military contexts.
Referring to an achievement that is officially recognized, such as a prize or honor.
偉業 (いぎょう) implies a grand, often historic achievement, while 達成 (たっせい) is more about reaching a personal goal. Use 偉業 for extraordinary feats and 達成 for everyday accomplishments.
The moon landing is a great achievement for humanity.
Passing the exam is a great achievement.
To express 'great' in a natural way, combine 大きな (big) with nouns like 達成 (achievement), 成果 (result), or 成功 (success). This is more common than using 偉大な in casual speech.
Graduating from university was a great achievement for her.
The team's victory was a great achievement.
His great achievements will be passed down to future generations.
彼の研究業績は高く評価されている。
His research achievements are highly regarded.