結果
kekka[ke̞k̚ka̠]
The Japanese word for 'result' is 結果 (kekka).
結果 (kekka) is a common and general term for 'result'. It is used in formal contexts such as academic or professional settings to describe an outcome.
Meaning: positive or favourable outcome (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the kanji 結, which means 'to tie' or 'to conclude' and 果, which means 'fruit' or 'outcome'.
Which one should you use?
While 結果 is a general term for a result, the word 成果 (seika) is used when emphasizing an achievement or a positive outcome, such as the success of a project.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can turn the noun into an adverbial phrase meaning 'as a result of' by adding the particle として to form 結果として.
How do you pronounce it?
kekka
Did you know?
- The kanji 結 in 結果 is the same character used in 結婚 (kekkon), meaning 'marriage'. Both words share the core idea of 'tying' or 'binding' two things together to create a final state.
- While 結果 is a neutral term, the phrase 結果を出す (kekka o dasu) is frequently used in corporate settings as a specific idiom for 'generating a tangible profit'.
- In Japanese mathematics and science, if you are talking about the result of a calculation, you are more likely to use the word 答え (kotae), which also means 'answer'.
Examples in context
- 結果だけが重要だ。The result is all that matters.This sentence uses 結果 to emphasize that only the result matters.Tatoeba #175876 by KK_kaku_, translation #238588 by CM
- 検査結果は陰性です。The test result is negative.This sentence uses 結果 to refer to a test result.Tatoeba #9382216 by small_snow, translation #9382169 by DJ_Saidez
- 結果は期待外れだった。The result proved disappointing.This sentence uses 結果 to describe a disappointing outcome.Tatoeba #175861 by bunbuku, translation #238604 by CM
- 研究の結果 (Kenkyuu no kekka)The result of the study
- 彼の努力の成果は素晴らしいです (Kare no doryoku no seika wa subarashii desu)The result of his efforts is amazing.
- この薬の効果は優れています (Kono kusuri no kouka wa sugurete imasu)The result/effect of this medicine is excellent.
- テストの結果、どうだった？ (Tesuto no kekka, dou datta?)How was the result of the test?
- スポーツの成績が良かったね！ (Supootsu no seiseki ga yokatta ne!)Your sports result was good!
- 結果は良かった (Kekka wa yokatta)The result was good
- 結果は90点でした (Kekka wa kyuujuu ten deshita)The result was 90 points.
- 結果はどうだった？ (Kekka wa dou datta?)How was the result?
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Example conversation
Hiroto and Misaki are talking about a project at work.
- 大翔 Hirotoプロジェクトの進捗はどう？Project no shinchoku wa dou?How is the project progressing?
- 美咲 Misakiとても良い結果が出ていますよ。Totemo yoi kekka ga dete imasu yo.We are seeing very good results.
- 大翔 Hirotoそれは良かった。おめでとう！Sore wa yokatta. Omedetou!That is good. Congratulations!
- 美咲 Misakiありがとうございます、大翔さん。Arigatou gozaimasu, Hiroto-san.Thank you, Hiroto.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 結果, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
