達成

• Reading: たっせい
• Romaji: tassei
• Kanji breakdown: 達 (tatsu) — to reach, attain | 成 (sei) — to accomplish, complete
• Pronunciation: /tas.se.i/

Meaning

Achievement; attainment; accomplishment. The successful realisation of a goal or target.

A noun that doubles as a suru verb (達成する). It implies not just completion but the fulfilment of a predetermined objective, making it distinct from mere 完成 (completion). Common in business, sports, and self-development contexts, often collocating with 目標 (target/goal) or 使命 (mission).

Examples

1. 十年間の努力がついに実を結び、長年の目標を達成することができた。 Ten years of effort finally bore fruit, and he was able to achieve his long-held goal.
2. 目標達成のためなら、いくらでも努力を惜しまないつもりだ。 If it's for the sake of achieving a goal, I'm prepared to spare no effort whatsoever.
3. チーム全員で困難なプロジェクトを達成した喜びは、何物にも代えがたい。 The joy of accomplishing a difficult project as an entire team is something that nothing else can replace.

Usage Guide

Context: business, sports, self-development, project management

Tone: motivational

Origin & History

Compound of 達 (tatsu) meaning 'to reach, to attain' and 成 (sei) meaning 'to accomplish, to complete'. The combination captures both the journey toward a goal and its successful conclusion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal