How to Say "The Conclusion" in Japanese

結論

ketsuron[ke̞t͡sɨɾõ̞ɴ]

The English phrase "the conclusion" is translated into Japanese as 結論 (ketsuron).

結論 (ketsuron) refers to the final decision or judgment reached after considering all the facts.

How do you pronounce it?

ketsuron

A 結論 in a Japanese office is often a formality. The actual decision is usually made during nemawashi, an informal process of 'root-binding' where consensus is reached before the meeting even begins.
In Japanese, you do not 'reach' a 結論 as you do in English. Instead, you 結論を出す, which literally means 'to put out' or 'to produce' a conclusion.
While 結論 is for logical decisions, the word 結末 is used for the conclusion of a story. 結末 literally means 'the end of the thread', treating a plot like a piece of string being tied off.

私はだまされていたのだという結論に達した。
I came to the conclusion that I had been deceived.
This sentence is useful for showing how to use the form 結論 to describe reaching a specific realization.
Tatoeba #159544 by bunbuku, translation #254979 by CK
トムとビルは別々に考えて同じ結論に達した。
Tom and Bill arrived at the conclusion independently of each other.
This sentence demonstrates how two people can arrive at the same 結論 independently.
Tatoeba #2224018 by tommy_san, translation #37379 by CP
私達は彼を解雇すべきだという結論に達した。
We came to the conclusion that he should be fired.
This sentence shows how to use the form 結論 when expressing a decision that has been reached.
Tatoeba #151322 by mookeee, translation #249262 by CK
旅行はとても楽しかったです。名所や文化に触れることができ、人々の温かさにも感動しました。結論を言えば、この旅行は私にとって思い出深いもので、次回も再訪したいと思っています。
The trip was very enjoyable. I was able to experience famous places and culture, and I was moved by the warmth of the people. In conclusion, this trip was a memorable one for me, and I hope to visit again next time.
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Two colleagues are discussing a business proposal in a meeting.

陽葵 Himari

会議の結論はどうなりましたか？
Kaigi no ketsuron wa dou narimashita ka?
What was the conclusion of the meeting?
蓮 Ren

新しい計画を進めるという結論になりました。
Atarashii keikaku o susumeru to iu ketsuron ni narimashita.
The conclusion was to move forward with the new plan.
陽葵 Himari

蓮さんはその結論に納得していますか？
Ren-san wa sono ketsuron ni nattoku shite imasu ka?
Are you satisfied with that conclusion, Ren?
蓮 Ren

はい、私もその結論に賛成です。
Hai, watashi mo sono ketsuron ni sansei desu.
Yes, I agree with that conclusion as well.

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