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快挙

かいきょ

N1remarkable achievement

Examples

小さな町のチームが大会で優勝する快挙を成し遂げた。

難しい記録の達成を地元紙は快挙として伝えた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: Written 快挙 and read かいきょ, it is a remarkable achievement that earns broad praise because it was difficult or unexpected.
  • Basic usage: It describes a small-town team's championship and a demanding record celebrated by a local newspaper.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • More than ordinary success
    • The word marks an outstanding feat, often against difficult odds.

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