Translation guide
This guide helps you express the idea of a 'great achievement' in Japanese, covering major accomplishments, personal milestones, and formal recognition.
Describing a significant achievement, often in work, study, or a project.
A great undertaking or remarkable achievement, often used for historic or extraordinary feats.
彼の宇宙開発における偉業は称賛に値する。
His great achievements in space exploration are worthy of praise.
A great enterprise or monumental task, often implying a large-scale project.
このダム建設は国家の大業だ。
This dam construction is a great national achievement.
A brilliant achievement or feat, often used in sports or competitions.
彼女の金メダル獲得は快挙だった。
Her winning the gold medal was a great achievement.
Talking about a personal goal reached, such as graduating, publishing a book, or completing a marathon.
Achievement or attainment, often used with personal goals. Combine with adjectives like 大きな (big) or 素晴らしい (wonderful).
フルマラソン完走は大きな達成だ。
Completing a full marathon is a great achievement.
Literally 'big result/outcome', a natural way to say a great achievement in personal or professional contexts.
このプロジェクトは大きな成果を上げた。
This project achieved great results.
Meritorious deed or distinguished service, very formal and often used in historical or military contexts.
彼の偉勲は後世に語り継がれるだろう。
His great achievements will be passed down to future generations.
Referring to an achievement that is officially recognized, such as a prize or honor.
Winning a prize or award; often used in the phrase 受賞の栄誉 (the honor of winning an award).
ノーベル賞受賞は偉大な業績だ。
Winning the Nobel Prize is a great achievement.
Achievements or track record, often used in professional or academic contexts.
偉業 (いぎょう) implies a grand, often historic achievement, while 達成 (たっせい) is more about reaching a personal goal. Use 偉業 for extraordinary feats and 達成 for everyday accomplishments.
月面着陸は人類の偉業だ。
The moon landing is a great achievement for humanity.
試験に合格するのは大きな達成だ。
Passing the exam is a great achievement.
To express 'great' in a natural way, combine 大きな (big) with nouns like 達成 (achievement), 成果 (result), or 成功 (success). This is more common than using 偉大な in casual speech.
大学卒業は彼女にとって大きな達成だった。
Graduating from university was a great achievement for her.
チームの勝利は快挙だった。
The team's victory was a great achievement.
彼の研究業績は高く評価されている。
His research achievements are highly regarded.