Translation and Meaning of: 成功 - seikou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 成功 (seikou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: seikou
Kana: せいこう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: success; hit
Meaning in English: success;hit
Definition: To achieve a purpose or goal.
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Explanation and Etymology - (成功) seikou
The Japanese word 「成功」, read as *seikou* (せいこう), is used to denote "success" or "achievement." Etymologically, 「成」 (*sei*) means "to become" or "to reach," and 「功」 (*kou*) translates as "merit" or "achievement." When combined, they form a concept that designates the attainment of a goal or the successful completion of an accomplishment.
The kanji characters 「成」 and 「功」 have their own histories and meanings. 「成」 is often associated with growth or transformation, while 「功」 emphasizes the effort or the result of that development. These characters reflect the idea that success is the result of continuous effort and constant progress, a concept rooted in many cultures around the world.
In everyday use, *seikou* can refer to success in various areas, such as studies, professional career, or even in personal endeavors. Due to the broadness of this concept, the word is often used in contexts ranging from academic to personal, also encompassing the corporate sphere. Cultivating the concept of 「成功」 in various facets of life reflects the importance of valuing both the process and the result.
The expression has variations that are used to describe different aspects or types of success. Some examples include 「大成功」 (*daiseikou*), which means "great success," or 「成功者」 (*seikousha*), describing a "successful person." These variations demonstrate the flexibility of the word in describing different levels and types of success, adapting to the context in which they are used.
Synonyms and similar words
- 成功 (seikou) - Success
- 達成 (tassei) - Achievement or attainment of a goal
- 実現 (jitsugen) - Achievement or realization
- 遂行 (suikou) - Execution or fulfillment of a task
- 完了 (kanryou) - Conclusão ou finalização
- 達成する (tassei suru) - Achieve or reach a goal
- 成し遂げる (nashitogeru) - Complete or accomplish something meaningful
- 達する (tassuru) - Reach a destination or goal
- 達成度 (tasseido) - Level of achievement or degree of accomplishment
- 達成感 (tasseikan) - Feeling of accomplishment or satisfaction upon achieving a goal
- 達成目標 (tassei mokuhyou) - Objetivo a ser alcançado
- 達成率 (tasseiritsu) - Success rate
- 達成者 (tasseisha) - Someone who has achieved a goal or accomplishment
- 達成記録 (tassei kiroku) - Record of achievements or accomplishments
- 達成力 (tasseiryoku) - Power or ability to achieve goals
- 達成意欲 (tassei iyoku) - Desire or motivation to achieve goals
- 達成感を得る (tasseikan wo eru) - Achieving a sense of accomplishment
- 達成感を味わう (tasseikan wo ajiwau) - Experience the feeling of accomplishment
- 達成感を感じる (tasseikan wo kanjiru) - Feel the sensation of accomplishment
- 達成感を得られる (tasseikan wo erareru) - To achieve a sense of accomplishment
- 達成感を持つ (tasseikan wo motsu) - To have a sense of accomplishment
- 達成感を高める (tasseikan wo takameru) - Enhance the feeling of accomplishment
- 達成感を抱く (tasseikan wo daku) - To have the feeling of accomplishment
- 達成感を実感する (tasseikan wo jisshkan suru) - Achieving the feeling of accomplishment
- 達成感を感じられる (tasseikan wo kanjirareru) - To feel the sensation of accomplishment
- 達成感を感じさせる (tasseikan wo kandisaseru) - Make someone feel the sensation of accomplishment.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: せいこう seikou
How to Write in Japanese - (成功) seikou
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Example Sentences - (成功) seikou
Below are some example sentences:
Kare no doryoku ga naruhodo, seikou e to tsunagatta.
His effort, in fact, led to success.
His effort really resulted in success.
- 彼 (かれ, kare): he
- の (no): possessive particle (of)
- 努力 (どりょく, doryoku): esforço
- が (ga): subject particle
- 成程 (なるほど, naruhodo): in fact
- 成功 (せいこう, seikou): success
- へ (e): direction particle (to)
- と (to): citation particle (here, indicating result)
- 繋がった (つながった, tsunagatta): connected, took to
Jūshi suru koto ga seikō no kagi desu
Valuing is the key to success.
Emphasis is the key to success.
- 重視すること - means "to give importance" or "to value".
- が - subject or emphasis particle.
- 成功 - means "success".
- の - particle of possession or connection.
- 鍵 - means "key".
- です - verb "to be" in polite or formal form.
Ikkyo ni seikou suru
Succeed at once.
Success immediately.
- 一挙に - adverb meaning "at once" or "in one fell swoop"
- 成功する - verb meaning "to succeed" or "to succeed"
Sekiritsu sareta kaisha wa seikou shimashita
The company that was established was successful.
The established company was successful.
- 設立された - verb 設立 (establish) in the past and passive
- 会社 - noun meaning "company"
- は - topic particle
- 成功しました - verb 成功 (success) in the past and polite
Sekkei wa seihin no seikō ni kakasenai yōso desu
Design is an essential element for the success of a product.
Design is an indispensable factor in the success of the product.
- 設計 (sekkei) - design
- は (wa) - topic marker
- 製品 (seihin) - product
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 成功 (seikou) - success
- に (ni) - indicating the target of an action
- 欠かせない (kakasenai) - indispensable
- 要素 (yousou) - element
- です (desu) - copula
Tsuzukeru koto ga seikou no hiketsu desu
To keep going is the secret to success.
Continuing is the key to success.
- 続ける - Continue
- こと - thing
- が - subject particle
- 成功 - success
- の - possession particle
- 秘訣 - secret
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
Kanri wa bijinesu no seikō ni fukaketsu desu
Management is essential for the success of the business.
Management is essential to business success.
- 管理 (kanri) - management, administration
- は (wa) - topic particle
- ビジネス (bijinesu) - business, enterprise
- の (no) - possession particle
- 成功 (seikou) - success, success
- に (ni) - target particle
- 不可欠 (fukaketsu) - indispensable, essential
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Chakuriku ni seikou shimashita
We landed successfully.
I managed to land.
- 着陸 (chakuriku) - landing
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the target or destination of the action
- 成功 (seikou) - success
- しました (shimashita) - polite and past form of the verb "suru" (to do)
Hayameni koudou suru koto ga seikou no hikitsudesu
Acting quickly is the key to success.
Taking action early is the key to success.
- 早めに - advance care, precaution
- 行動する - act, take measures
- ことが - particle that indicates that the previous sentence is the subject of the following sentence
- 成功の - success
- 秘訣 - secret, key
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Kanarazu seikou suru
It will certainly succeed.
Make sure you succeed.
- 必ず - Certainly
- 成功 - success
- する - to do
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