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功績

こうせき

achievement, meritorious deed, distinguished service

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Examples

  1. 彼の功績は大きい。

    かれのこうせきはおおきい。

    His achievements are great.

  2. 長年の功績により、彼女は賞を受けた。

    ながねんのこうせきにより、かのじょはしょうをうけた。

    She received an award for many years of distinguished service.

  3. ルネッサンスのきっかけを作ったのはジョットの功績だ。

    ルネッサンスのきっかけをつくったのはジョットのこうせきだ。

    Giotto is credited with sowing the seeds of the Renaissance.

Common patterns

功績を残す
to leave behind great achievements
功績をたたえる
to praise someone's achievements
功績が大きい
to have made a great contribution

Memory tip

功績 is praise-worthy service recognised by others, so it appears in awards and obituaries. 業績 is a track record of work or business results, and 成績 is a grade or score.

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