成績
Refers to the numerical or qualitative results of an evaluation, such as school grades, test scores, or business performance metrics. It captures how well someone has performed in a specific task or period of time.
Examples
3 of 5テストの成績がとても良かったです。
My test results were very good.
こちらの成績証明書をご確認ください。
Please confirm this official transcript.
今回の成績、まじで最悪だった。
My grades this time were seriously the worst.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sei' (achieve) and 'Seki' (accumulation). Your grades are the 'accumulation' of what you 'achieved' in class.
Quick Quiz
勉強を頑張ったので、テストの成績( )上がりました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: が
Examples
テストの成績がとても良かったです。
everydayMy test results were very good.
こちらの成績証明書をご確認ください。
formalPlease confirm this official transcript.
今回の成績、まじで最悪だった。
informalMy grades this time were seriously the worst.
彼は学業成績が優秀で奨学金をもらった。
academicHe received a scholarship because his academic grades were excellent.
今期の営業成績は目標を達成しました。
businessOur sales performance for this term reached the goal.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
成績が伸びる
grades show significant improvement
成績が落ちる
grades go down
成績表
report card / grade sheet
Often Confused With
Seika emphasizes the 'fruit' or outcome of labor/effort, while Seiseki usually refers to standardized scores or grades.
Jisseki refers to a track record or accumulated past achievements, whereas Seiseki focuses on current evaluation results.
Usage Notes
Mainly used for academic grades or business targets. While it implies a ranking or score, it is not used for the score of a single sports match (which is 'tokuten').
Common Mistakes
Do not use 'seiseki' when talking about the final score of a soccer or baseball game; use 'tensuu' or 'sukoa' instead.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Sei' (achieve) and 'Seki' (accumulation). Your grades are the 'accumulation' of what you 'achieved' in class.
Word Origin
A Sino-Japanese word (kango) combining 成 (to become/complete) and 績 (achievements/merit).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, 'seiseki' is a high-pressure topic due to the competitive nature of entrance exams (juken) for schools.
Quick Quiz
勉強を頑張ったので、テストの成績( )上がりました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: が
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