実績

• Reading: じっせき
• Romaji: jisseki
• Kanji breakdown: 実 (jitsu) — real, actual; 績 (seki) — achievements, record
• Pronunciation: /dʑiQ.se.ki/

Meaning

Track record; achievements; actual results. Concrete accomplishments or past performance.

A noun used extensively in business, academia, and professional contexts. Key collocations: 実績を積む (build a track record), 販売実績 (sales results), 実績のある (with a proven track record), 業務実績 (work performance). Emphasises concrete, demonstrated outcomes rather than potential or promises. Often a decisive factor in Japanese business decisions.

Examples

1. 10年以上の実績がある会社に工事を依頼した。 We commissioned the construction work to a company with over ten years of proven track record.
2. 営業部は今月の販売実績が目標を大きく上回った。 The sales department's results this month far exceeded the target.
3. 留学経験と研究実績が評価されて、助教に採用された。 My study-abroad experience and research achievements were recognized, and I was hired as an assistant professor.

Usage Guide

Context: business, career, academia

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 実 (jitsu, real/actual/fruit) + 績 (seki, achievements/spinning). Literally 'real achievements' — tangible results that have been accomplished.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal