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synonym Comparative
成功
VS
図る

Differences Between "成功" and "図る"

Option A
成功
Meaning
success
Reading
せいこう (seikou)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
プレゼンテーションは大成功だった。
The presentation was a great success.
Option B
図る
Meaning
to plan, to attempt, to devise, to seek, to aim for (e.g., efficiency, success)
Reading
はかる (hakaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会社はコスト削減を図るため、新しいシステムを導入した。
The company introduced a new system to aim for cost reduction.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(success)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 成功: A noun (or する verb) meaning the achievement of a goal or positive outcome. Opposite of 失敗 (shippai). (目標が達成されること、または良い結果になることを表す名詞、または動詞。「失敗」の反対語。)
- 図る: Used for planning or aiming to achieve something, often positive outcomes like efficiency, improvement, or success. Also, implies making an effort or devising a scheme. 効率化、改善、成功など、何かを達成するために計画したり、目標としたり、工夫したりする際に使われます。
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