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功績 (こうせき, kouseki) Japanese meaning: achievement | Kotomora
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His contributions to science are widely recognized.
A ceremony was held to honor his years of distinguished service.
Usage patterns 功こう 績せき を 上あ げる to achieve a notable accomplishment
He made a major contribution to the company's growth.
功こう 績せき を 残のこ す to leave behind a legacy of achievement
The scientist left behind a great legacy in the field of medicine.
功こう 績せき が 認みと められる to have one's achievements officially recognized
His years of achievement were recognized, and he was awarded a commendation.
〈 人ひと 〉 の 功こう 績せき をたたえる to praise/honor someone's achievements
At the ceremony, a speech was given honoring the founder's achievements.
Kanji 功 achievement, merits, success 績 exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons Related words· 12 業績 refers to concrete business or academic results and performance, while 功績 emphasizes meritorious deeds that bring honor and recognition.
実績 focuses on an actual proven track record, often in work or sales, whereas 功績 highlights the honor or merit behind an accomplishment.
功労 stresses the effort and labor put in over time, while 功績 stresses the resulting notable achievement itself.
貢献 is a broader, neutral word for 'contribution' to any cause, whereas 功績 specifically implies a distinguished, honor-worthy achievement.
Show 8 more 功績 is a general word for any achievement or contribution, while 殊勲 specifically highlights an outstanding, honor-worthy deed, often in sports or military contexts.
功績 is a more common and general term for achievements or contributions, while 勲 is a formal, somewhat literary word specifically for meritorious service, often with a military or official connotation.
功績 is the common, concrete word for a specific achievement or contribution, while 功 is a more literary, abstract term for merit in general.
功績 refers to a concrete achievement or contribution someone has made, while 勲 emphasizes the officially recognized honor or merit granted for it.
Etymology Compound of 功 (merit, achievement) and 績 (results, exploits). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with meritorious deeds.
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功績 is a formal term for accomplishments or contributions, often used in official or historical contexts, while 手柄 emphasizes a personal, sometimes heroic deed.
功績 stresses meritorious service or contribution recognized by others, while 偉業 emphasizes the sheer scale or historic magnitude of the accomplishment itself.
功績 refers to a concrete achievement or contribution, often in a professional context, whereas 功名 emphasizes the honor and fame gained from the deed.
功績 emphasizes meritorious service or contribution recognized over time, while 快挙 focuses on the striking, praiseworthy nature of a single feat.
