• 功績こうせき — achievement / merit
• 成功せいこう — success
• 勲功くんこう — distinguished service
• 功労こうろう — distinguished contribution
• 年功ねんこう — seniority (by age or service)

This kanji combines the radical 力 (power) with the component 工 (craft or work), symbolizing the strength used to achieve something. It’s often seen in words of honor and praise.

彼かれの功績こうせきは 大おおきいです。
His achievements are significant.

努力どりょくが 成功せいこうに結むすびついた。
His effort led to success.

功労者こうろうしゃとして表彰ひょうしょうされました。
He was honored for his contributions.

🎧 This kanji is pronounced as こう (kou) and appears frequently in compound words referring to merit or accomplishment. It has no commonly used kun-yomi.