Readings: セキ (Onyomi), (Kunyomi)
Meaning: achievement, results, merits, exploits
The kanji 績 combines 糸 (ito: thread, silk) and 責 (seki: responsibility, duty, blame, to urge). The “thread” radical often relates to weaving, spinning, or something produced. The “責” component provides the sound and also implies the result of one’s efforts or fulfilling a duty. Thus, 績 signifies the “results” or “achievements” that come from one’s diligent work, much like the finished product of weaving.
View JLPT N2 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 績 has 17 strokes. It starts with the 糸 (thread) radical on the left, followed by the 責 component on the right. Pay attention to the balance and order of strokes for each part.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 糸 (いと) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 17 |
| JLPT Level | N2 |
| Grade | S (Jouyou Kanji) |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- セキ (SEKI)
Common Words Using 績
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 実績 | じっせき | actual results, achievements, track record |
| 業績 | ぎょうせき | business performance, achievements, results |
| 成績 | せいせき | results, grades (e.g., in school), record |
| 功績 | こうせき | merits, distinguished services, achievements |
| 戦績 | せんせき | war record, battle results, team record (in sports) |
| 偉業達成 | いぎょうたっせい | accomplishing a great achievement |
| 業績不振 | ぎょうせきふしん | sluggish business performance |
| 好成績 | こうせいせき | good results/grades |
| 悪成績 | あくせいせき | bad results/grades |
| 研究実績 | けんきゅうじっせき | research achievements/track record |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 彼の営業成績は素晴らしい。
Kana: かれのえいぎょうせいせきはすばらしい。
Romaji: Kare no eigyou seiseki wa subarashii.
English: His sales results are excellent.
Japanese: このプロジェクトの業績は記録的だった。
Kana: このプロジェクトのぎょうせきはきろくてきだった。
Romaji: Kono purojekuto no gyouseki wa kirokuteki datta.
English: The performance of this project was record-breaking.
Japanese: 長年の努力が実を結び、大きな功績を残した。
Kana: ながねんのどりょくがみをむすび、おおきなこうせきをのこした。
Romaji: Naganen no doryoku ga mi o musubi, ookina kouseki o nokoshita.
English: Many years of effort bore fruit, leaving a great achievement.
Japanese: 彼女の学業成績はいつもトップだ。
Kana: かのじょのがくぎょうせいせきはいつもトップだ。
Romaji: Kanojo no gakugyou seiseki wa itsumo toppu da.
English: Her academic results are always at the top.
Japanese: 会社は今期の業績が低迷している。
Kana: かいしゃはこんきのぎょうせきがていめいしている。
Romaji: Kaisha wa konki no gyouseki ga teimei shiteiru.
English: The company’s performance for this term is sluggish.
Japanese: 過去の実績が評価され、彼は昇進した。
Kana: かこのじっせきがひょうかされ、かれはしょうしんした。
Romaji: Kako no jisseki ga hyouka sare, kare wa shoushin shita.
English: His past achievements were recognized, and he was promoted.
Japanese: スポーツ選手の戦績は彼の才能を示す。
Kana: スポーツせんしゅのせんせきはかれのさいのうをしめす。
Romaji: Supootsu senshu no senseki wa kare no sainou o shimesu.
English: A sportsperson’s record shows their talent.
Japanese: チームは素晴らしい成績を収めた。
Kana: チームはすばらしいせいせきをおさめた。
Romaji: Chiimu wa subarashii seiseki o osameta.
English: The team achieved excellent results.
Japanese: この薬は臨床試験で良い実績を示した。
Kana: このくすりはりんしょうしけんでよいじっせきをしめした。
Romaji: Kono kusuri wa rinshou shiken de yoi jisseki o shimeshita.
English: This medicine showed good results in clinical trials.
Japanese: 個人の業績が会社の成長に繋がる。
Kana: こじんのぎょうせきがかいしゃのせいちょうにつながる。
Romaji: Kojin no gyouseki ga kaisha no seichou ni tsunagaru.
English: Individual achievements lead to the growth of the company.
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