達成

たっせい

achievement

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"達成" (たっせい) means "achievement" or "accomplishment," often referring to successfully completing a goal, task, or plan. It is a formal noun commonly used in business, academic, and official contexts.

Common Contexts

You will often see "達成" used with goals (目標達成), projects (プロジェクト達成), or agreements (合意達成). It emphasizes the successful completion or fulfillment of something set out to be done.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 目標を達成する: to achieve a goal
  • 計画を達成する: to accomplish a plan
  • 達成感を味わう: to feel a sense of achievement

These collocations highlight the action of reaching or fulfilling objectives.

Register and Nuance

"達成" is formal and neutral in tone, suitable for written and spoken Japanese in professional or academic settings. It is less common in casual conversation where simpler verbs like "できる" or "やり遂げる" might be used.

Common Learner Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "達成" with "成功" (success). While related, "達成" focuses on completing a specific goal or task, whereas "成功" refers more broadly to success or favorable outcomes. Use "達成" when emphasizing the completion aspect.

Example Sentences

かれはもくひょうをたっせいして、しょうしんした。

He achieved his goal and got promoted.

ぷろじぇくとのたっせいにはちーむぜんいんのきょうりょくがひつようだ。

Achieving the project requires the cooperation of the entire team.

このけいかくのたっせいはかいしゃのせいちょうにおおきくこうけんする。

The achievement of this plan will greatly contribute to the company's growth.