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成
Become, Achieve
な-る (na-ru), な-す (na-su)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The expression 成功 (success) is one of the most encouraging words in Japanese. The kanji 成 carries the idea of something becoming complete or successfully achieved.
Memory Trick
Imagine climbing a mountain until you finally reach the summit. You have ACHIEVED your goal and BECOME successful.
Readings
Onyomi: セイ (sei), ジョウ (jou)
Kunyomi: な-る (na-ru), な-す (na-su)
Example Words
成功
せいこう (seikou)
Success
成長
せいちょう (seichou)
Growth
完成
かんせい (kansei)
Completion
成立
せいりつ (seiritsu)
Formation, Establishment
Example Sentence
夢が 現実に なりました。
ゆめが げんじつに なりました。
yume ga genjitsu ni narimashita
My dream became reality.