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Kanji 功: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 功: achievement, merits, success, honor, credit

Key takeaways

Kanji 功: achievement, merits, success, honor, credit. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

achievementmeritssuccesshonorcredit

On reading

コウ

Kun reading

いさお

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 功

achievement, merits, success, honor, credit

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

工 + 力

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

When a craftsman (工) puts all their power (力) and effort into their work, they achieve great merit or success. It represents the idea that combining skill and effort leads to a significant achievement.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

コウ
  • 功績こうせき

    achievement / merit / notable contribution

  • 成功せいこう

    success / achievement

Commonly used words

  • 功績
    こうせき

    achievement / merit / notable contribution

  • 成功
    せいこう

    success / achievement

Example sentences

Example 1

彼の会社でのこうせきは大きいです。

Translation

His achievements at the company are significant.

Example 2

こうせきを認められて賞をもらった。

Translation

He was recognized for his merit and received an award.

Example 3

しけんにせいこうしました。

Translation

I succeeded in the exam.

Example 4

かれのせいこうはうらやましい。

Translation

His success is enviable.

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