成果(せいか)

せいか
noun
result; achievement; outcome; fruit
1. result; achievement; outcome
The positive outcome or fruit of one's efforts or work.
努力(どりょく)の成果(せいか)が出(で)た。
The results of my efforts have shown.
研究(けんきゅう)の成果(せいか)を発表(はっぴょう)する。
To present the results of the research.
成果(せいか)を上(あ)げることができた。
We were able to achieve results.

USAGE:

Usually refers to positive achievements or outcomes:

  • 成果(せいか)を出(だ)す (to produce results)
  • 成果(せいか)を上(あ)げる (to achieve results)
  • 成果(せいか)が出(で)る (results appear)
  • 成果(せいか)を収(おさ)める (to achieve success)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 研究(けんきゅう)成果(せいか) (research findings)
  • 学習(がくしゅう)成果(せいか) (learning outcomes)
  • 成果(せいか)主義(しゅぎ) (results-oriented approach, performance-based)
  • 成果物(せいかぶつ) (deliverable, output)

NOTE:
成果(せいか) implies successful or productive results. For neutral or negative results, use 結果(けっか).

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 結果(けっか) - result (neutral)
  • 実績(じっせき) - track record, achievements
  • 業績(ぎょうせき) - performance, accomplishments

Related Words

Contrast: 結果(けっか) (result (neutral))
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Added 2026.1.18 14:06 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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