功 success

工 (craft or industry) Same-ON + 力 (strong)
★★★☆☆
5 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

KOU

COCAINE was successful in keeping me up all night.

Mnemonic

His craftiness is so strong, it assures him success (Dick Cheney/the Joker).

Jukugo

成功(せいこう) する

success ★★★☆☆
成 (become) + 功 (success) = 成功 (success)

功績(こうせき)

achievement ★☆☆☆☆
功 (success) + 績 (achievements) = 功績 (achievement)

an achievement or good deed

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
巧 adroit PIRATE HOOK
功 success STRENGTH 力
攻 attack CRAFT 工
改 renew / improve MYSELF 己

She's skillful with her PIRATE HOOK.

He's successful because of his STRENGTH.

The attack was CRAFTY.

I want to renew and improve MYSELF.