Translation guide
Describes someone who is highly skilled, proficient, or has achieved a lot. Japanese uses different words depending on whether you mean skilled at an art/sport, academically accomplished, or generally successful.
Describing someone who is highly proficient or talented in a specific field like music, martial arts, or a traditional art.
Means 'skilled' or 'proficient' through long practice. Often used for technical or manual skills.
彼は熟練した職人だ。
He is an accomplished craftsman.
Means 'skilled' or 'adept', often used for language ability or performance. Can also mean 'fluent'.
彼女は日本語が達者だ。
She is accomplished in Japanese.
Literally 'able-armed', meaning highly capable or skilled, often used for professionals like chefs or mechanics.
腕利きの料理人
an accomplished chef
Describing someone with high academic achievements, scholarly success, or intellectual distinction.
Means 'excellent' or 'superior', commonly used for academic performance or outstanding ability.
彼は優秀な学生だ。
He is an accomplished student.
Means 'learned' or 'scholarly', emphasizing deep knowledge.
彼は学識のある人物だ。
He is an accomplished scholar.
Describing someone who has accomplished many things in life, often in career or personal achievements.
Means 'successful', the most direct way to say someone has achieved their goals.
彼女は成功した実業家だ。
She is an accomplished businesswoman.
Means 'go-getter' or 'capable person', often used for someone who gets things done effectively.
彼はやり手の営業マンだ。
He is an accomplished salesman.
Referring to something that has already been done and cannot be changed.
The English word 'accomplished' covers a wide range of meanings. Direct translation as 達成した (たっせいした) is usually unnatural unless referring to a specific goal being achieved. Choose the appropriate Japanese word based on context.