synonym Comparative
成功
VS
出世
Differences Between "成功" and "出世"
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
出世
Meaning
promotion; career success; climbing the corporate ladder
Reading
しゅっせ (shusse)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は同期の中で最も早く出世し、若くして部長になりました。
He climbed the corporate ladder fastest among his peers and became a manager at a young age.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(success)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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。)
- 出世: Refers to promotion, rising in social status, or achieving great success in one's career. Can be used with する as a verb (出世する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Want a promotion? ...If you want to climb the ladder and become a successful leader, you must first prove that you can protect me forever! That is the ultimate promotion requirement!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『出世したいの？...もし出世して出世頭になりたいなら、まずは私を一生守り抜ける強さと覚悟があることを証明しなさい！それが私の部下の出世条件よ！』
- 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。)
- 出世: Refers to promotion, rising in social status, or achieving great success in one's career. Can be used with する as a verb (出世する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Want a promotion? ...If you want to climb the ladder and become a successful leader, you must first prove that you can protect me forever! That is the ultimate promotion requirement!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『出世したいの？...もし出世して出世頭になりたいなら、まずは私を一生守り抜ける強さと覚悟があることを証明しなさい！それが私の部下の出世条件よ！』
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