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

  • 成功をする

    to succeed

    成功をおさめる

    to achieve success

    成功をめざす

    to aim for success

Context Sentences

気にするなって。失ぱいは成功のもとだよ。

Don't worry. Failure teaches success.

新しいお仕事での成功をおいのりしています。

I wish you success in your new job.

「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