JLPT N2 · 17 strokes
Kanji 績: "exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons"
The kanji 績 means "exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons". It is written with 17 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N2, read セキ in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
セキ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 17 |
| JLPT level | N2 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 5 |
| Frequency rank | 820 of 2,501 |
Common words with 績
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 成績results; record; grades; marks
- 功績achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
- 実績achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results
- 業績achievement; performance; results; work
- 戦績war or military record; score; military achievements; results
- 好成績good results
- 成績表report card; result sheet
- 成績優秀者high achiever; student with good academic results
- 紡績spinning (textiles) · spun yarn
- 実績を残すto accomplish something; to leave a mark; to make an impression; to build a track record
- 営業成績business results; business performance
- 学業成績school record; scholastic performance
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