Meaning

Primary

Success

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you become achievement, you have probably gained plenty of success.

Reading

せいこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 成功をめざす

    to aim for success

    成功をおさめる

    to achieve success

    成功をする

    to succeed

Context Sentences

明日のプレゼン、成功すると良いですね。

I hope the presentation tomorrow will be a success.

今回こそは成功したいんです。

I want to succeed this time.

「ビジネスで成功したければ、型にはまらない考え方をしなさい」と言われて、カレー味の歯磨き粉を思いついたんだ。

I created a curry-flavored toothpaste when I was told, "If you want to be successful in business you need to think outside the box."

Kanji Composition