業績（ぎょうせき、giょuseki）
- performance/results

The Japanese word 業績 ぎょうせき refers to a person's or organization's achievements, accomplishments, performance, or track record. It often relates to results in a particular field, such as business, academics, or sports. It emphasizes the outcome of efforts and activities. It can be used to describe both positive and negative results.

⚫︎ 彼の研究は素晴らしい業績 Translation: His research is a great achievement. ⚫︎ 会社の今期の業績は芳しくない Translation: The company's performance this term is not good. ⚫︎ 彼は長年の努力の結果、素晴らしい業績を上げた Translation: He achieved excellent results as a result of years of effort.

This word is commonly used in formal contexts, such as business reports, academic papers, and official announcements. It can also be used in more casual settings when discussing someone's accomplishments. When discussing the company’s 業績, it is important to understand the overall context, the business environment, and other related factors.

⚫︎The word is primarily written using the kanji 業績. ⚫︎The reading is ぎょうせき. ⚫︎There are no significant variations in the okurigana.

⚫︎ 成果 (seika) - results, achievements ⚫︎ 実績 (jisseki) - actual results, track record ⚫︎ 成績 (seiseki) - results, grades (often used in schools) ⚫︎ 功績 (kouseki) - meritorious deeds, achievement ⚫︎ 手柄 (tegara) - achievement, accomplishment

⚫︎ 失敗 (shippai) - failure ⚫︎ 不振 (fushin) - slump, bad performance ⚫︎ 悪化 (akka) - deterioration

彼は長年の研究業績が認められ、教授に昇進した。 ・Translation: He was promoted to professor in recognition of his many years of research achievements. ・Explanation: This sentence shows the use of 業績 in a professional and academic setting, highlighting the positive impact of accomplishments on career advancement.

その企業の業績は、ここ数年で著しく向上した。 ・Translation: The performance of that company has improved significantly in recent years. ・Explanation: This sentence demonstrates how 業績 is used to discuss a company's financial or operational performance.

The word 業績 is formed from two kanji: ⚫︎ 業 (gyou) - means "work," "business," "industry," or "deed." ⚫︎ 績 (seki) - means "achievements," "results," or "effects." Together, they combine to mean "achievements" or "performance" resulting from work or deeds.