績 means “achievement, results”

せき · seki

Also: exploits, achievements, unreeling cocoons

On'yomi (Chinese reading): セキ

JLPT N2 · Taught in grade 5 · 17 strokes

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Thread (糸) you are held responsible (責) for: twisting hemp fibers into yarn, the old work of 績, strand after strand. Results pile up the same way: 成績 is your grades, 業績 a company's performance, and 実績 a proven track record.

Used in 成績 (seiseki, grades/results), 業績 (gyouseki, business results/achievements), and 実績 (jisseki, track record)

績 means “achievement, results”

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