How to say "fruition" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 結実けつじつnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbCovers both literal fruiting of plants and the figurative sense of efforts, plans, or hopes coming to fruition. It is the natural choice when you want to say something long nurtured has finally borne fruit.
- 奏功そうこうnoun, suru verb, intransitive verbMeans success or achievement, specifically a measure, treatment, or effort working effectively and producing the intended result. It suits 'fruition' only when emphasizing that something has succeeded in its effect.
Use 結実 for the literal sense of bearing fruit and for plans or efforts coming to fruition; use 奏功 when an effort or measure succeeds and produces the desired effect.
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