その結果
sono kekka
as a result in Japanese is said as その結果 (sono kekka).
その結果 is used to introduce a consequence or outcome that happened because of a previous action or situation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the demonstrative その (that) and the noun kekka (result), literally meaning "that result".
Which one should you use?
While その結果 focuses on the specific outcome of a preceding event, the informal word だから (so / therefore) focuses more on the logical reasoning or the speaker's intent.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a consequence, その結果 is often followed by a comma: その結果、.
How do you pronounce it?
sono kekka
Did you know?
- The kanji 結 in 結果 literally means 'to tie' or 'to bind' and is the same character used in the word for 'marriage' (結婚).
- In Japanese business writing, you might see the much more formal したがって (shitagatte) instead of その結果. While both mean 'as a result', したがって implies a strict logical necessity, whereas その結果 can describe a simple temporal sequence of events.
- While その結果 is common, the phrase つきましては is used in formal speeches to lead into a consequence that specifically asks the listener to take action.
Examples in context
- その結果、雨が降れば、大量の表土、赤土、化学肥料、農薬が、海に流れだす。As a result, when it rains, large amounts of topsoil, clay, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides are washed into the sea.This sentence shows how to use その結果 to introduce a consequence regarding environmental runoff.Tatoeba #11045518 by KK_kaku_, translation #11488002 by pip
- 彼は頑張った結果、試験に合格しました (kare wa ganbatta kekka, shiken ni goukaku shimashita)As a result of his hard work, he passed the exam.
- 彼女の不注意によって、大事故が起こった (kanojo no fuchuui ni yotte, daijiko ga okotta)As a result of her carelessness, a serious accident occurred.
- あの飛行機は結果的に欠航になった (ano hikouki wa kekkateki ni kekkou ni natta)As a result, that flight ended up being canceled.
- 毎日練習しました。その結果、試合に勝ちました。Mainichi renshuu shimashita. Sono kekka, shiai ni kachimashita.I practiced every day. As a result, I won the match.
- ミスをしました。その結果、プロジェクトが遅れています。Misu o shimashita. Sono kekka, purojekuto ga okurete imasu.I made a mistake. As a result, the project is delayed.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are talking about a project at work.
- 美咲 Misakiプロジェクトはどうなったの？purojekuto wa dō natta no?How did the project turn out?
- 健太 Kentaチームで協力しました。その結果、成功しました。chīmu de kyōryoku shimashita. sono kekka, seikō shimashita.We cooperated as a team. As a result, it was a success.
- 美咲 Misakiそれは良かったね！お疲れ様。sore wa yokatta ne! otsukaresama.That's great! Good job.
- 健太 Kentaありがとう。美咲さんの助けがあったからです。arigatō. Misaki-san no tasuke ga atta kara desu.Thank you. It's because you helped me, Misaki.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
