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JLPT N117画 · 17 strokesradical 糸grade 5freq #820

exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons

On'yomi (音読み)

  • セキ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

As the spider unravels its delicate silk threads into achievements, each success feels like gathering a cocoon of exploits.

About this kanji

The kanji 「績」 primarily means achievements or accomplishments. It is mostly used in nouns rather than verbs. You might encounter it in compounds like 業績 (ぎょうせき), which means "achievement" in a business sense, or 功績 (こうせき), which refers to a notable contribution or merit. Another common compound is 成績 (せいせき), meaning "grades" or "results," often used in educational contexts. A usage note is that while this kanji has no standalone kun'yomi, it plays a significant role in expressing various types of success and contributions in life.

Example sentences

  • 卒業生は素晴らしい績を残した。

    The graduates achieved remarkable results.

Meanings across languages

English
exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons
Tiếng Việt
chiến công, thành tựu, bóc kén
日本語
業績, 成果, 繭を剥く
한국어
업적, 성취, 무제
中文
成绩, 成就, 解开蚕茧
id
prestasi
th
ผลงาน
es
logros
fr
réalisations
de
Leistungen
pt
realizações

Common compounds

  • 業績ぎょうせきachievement, performance, results
  • 功績こうせきachievement, meritorious deed, distinguished service
  • 実績じっせきachievements, actual results, accomplishments
  • 成績せいせきresults, record, grades
  • 紡績ぼうせきspinning (textiles), spun yarn
  • 戦績せんせきwar or military record, score, military achievements
  • 好成績こうせいせきgood results
  • 偉績いせきglorious achievements

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