あなたの成績
anata no seiseki
The English phrase "your grade" is translated into Japanese as あなたの成績 (anata no seiseki).
This phrase refers to the score or mark a student receives for their performance in a course or on a test.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 成績 refers to grades, academic results or performance.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term 成績 is considered polite and neutral. In Japanese, it is often more natural to omit あなたの (your) and simply say 成績 if the context makes it clear whose grades are being discussed.
How do you pronounce it?
anata no seiseki
Did you know?
- Japanese students often use the word 赤点 ('red point') to describe a failing grade. This comes from the tradition of teachers marking failing scores in red ink.
- When discussing grades, Japanese speakers often use the word 偏差値 ('deviation value'). This is a statistical score that tells a student how they rank relative to others, rather than just their raw grade.
- In Japanese schools, the term 内申書 refers to a secret 'grade report' written by teachers. This record can affect a student's ability to enter a specific high school or university.
Examples in context
- あなたの成績はどうでしたか？anata no seiseki wa dou deshita ka?How was your grade?
- あなたの成績はとても良いですね。anata no seiseki wa totemo yoi desu ne.Your grade is very good.
- あなたの成績を確認してください。anata no seiseki o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check your grade.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their recent exam results.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太、あなたの成績はどうだった？Yōta, anata no seiseki wa dō datta?Yota, how was your grade?
- 陽太 Yota意外と良かったよ。Igaito yokatta yo.It was surprisingly good.
- 陽葵 Himariすごい！私は全然ダメだった。Sugoi! Watashi wa zenzen dame datta.Amazing! I did terribly.
- 陽太 Yota次は一緒に勉強しよう。Tsugi wa issho ni benkyō shiyō.Let's study together next time.
