achievement, merits, success, honor

About this kanji

The kanji 「功」 primarily means achievement or success, emphasizing the merits and honors one gains through efforts. It is most often used as a noun in compounds rather than a standalone verb. For instance, 功績 (こうせき) means "achievement," 成功 (せいこう) means "success," and 功労 (こうろう) refers to "meritorious deed." A notable usage note is that this kanji often appears in contexts that highlight the importance of hard work and the recognition that comes with it, especially in professional settings. Understanding this kanji can help you appreciate the cultural values surrounding accomplishments in Japanese society.

Example sentences

• 彼の功績は国に認められている。

  His achievements are recognized by the country.

Meanings across languages

English

achievement, merits, success, honor, credit

Tiếng Việt

thành tựu, xứng đáng, thành công, danh dự, tín dụng

日本語

業績, 功績, 成功, 名誉, 信用

한국어

업적, 공로, 성공, 영예, 신용

中文

成就, 功绩, 成功, 荣誉, 信用

id

prestasi

th

ผลงาน

es

logro

fr

réussite

de

Leistung

pt

realização

Common compounds

• 功績こうせきachievement, meritorious deed, distinguished service
• 成功せいこうsuccess, achievement, succeeding (in life)
• 功労こうろうmeritorious deed, services
• 奏功そうこうsuccess, achievement, fruition
• 年功序列ねんこうじょれつseniority by length of service
• 功罪こうざいmerits and demerits, good points and bad points, strengths and weaknesses
• 大成功だいせいこうgreat success, huge success
• 年功ねんこうlong service