〜結果 kekka

〜結果（kekka）means “as a result of ~; the outcome of ~ was ~”. Indicates the outcome or consequence that came about after a particular action, effort, or process. Formation: V（た形）＋ 結果 ／ N＋の＋結果

as a result of ~; the outcome of ~ was ~

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Formation

V（た形）＋ 結果 ／ N＋の＋結果

Explanation

Indicates the outcome or consequence that came about after a particular action, effort, or process. '~した結果' = 'as a result of having done ~, ...'. The second clause states what the action led to. Often used for deliberate efforts and their conclusions; the result can be expected or unexpected.

Examples

みんなでよく話し合った結果、旅行は来月に延ばすことにした。
みんなでよくはなしあったけっか、りょこうはらいげつにのばすことにした。
As a result of discussing it thoroughly together, we decided to postpone the trip to next month.
長年の努力の結果、彼はついに夢をかなえた。
ながねんのどりょくのけっか、かれはついにゆめをかなえた。
As a result of years of effort, he finally made his dream come true.

Note

Use V-た+結果 with a verb and Nの+結果 with a noun. Similar to 〜あげく but 結果 is neutral, while あげく usually implies a bad/tiresome outcome.

FAQ

〜結果 — what does it mean and how is it used?

as a result of ~; the outcome of ~ was ~. Indicates the outcome or consequence that came about after a particular action, effort, or process. '~した結果' = 'as a result of having done ~, ...'. The second clause states what the action led to. Often used for deliberate efforts and their conclusions; the result can be expected or unexpected.

〜結果 — how do you form it?

V（た形）＋ 結果 ／ N＋の＋結果

〜結果 — any usage notes?

Use V-た+結果 with a verb and Nの+結果 with a noun. Similar to 〜あげく but 結果 is neutral, while あげく usually implies a bad/tiresome outcome.

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