結果
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結果
kekka
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as a result of; after
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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kekka
Post ID
50851
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📝 Usage Notes
as a result of; after
📖 How to use it
This pattern expresses 'as a result of' or 'after doing something', linking an action or event to its outcome.
Attaches to
Attach to the past tense of a verb (e.g., 勉強した結果, 話し合った結果) or to a noun + の (e.g., 努力の結果). Also used after the dictionary form with の (e.g., 勉強の結果) but less common.
結果 (kekka) literally means 'result', and when used as a pattern after a verb in past tense or a noun, it indicates that what follows is the outcome of what came before. It often appears in written or formal speech, such as reports, news, or explanations. For example, 試験の結果、合格した means 'As a result of the exam, I passed.' The phrase usually appears at the beginning of the second clause, but it can also be used like '～の結果' to mean 'after' as in 'after doing X, we found that Y'.
話し合った結果、一緒に仕事をすることにした。
Hanashiaetta kekka, issho ni shigoto o suru koto ni shita.
After discussing, we decided to work together.
薬を飲んだ結果、熱が下がった。
Kusuri o nonda kekka, netsu ga sagatta.
As a result of taking the medicine, my fever went down.
努力の結果、試験に合格できた。
Doryoku no kekka, shiken ni goukaku dekita.
As a result of my efforts, I was able to pass the exam.
Not ～たあげく
結果 is neutral and simply states a result, while あげく emphasizes a negative or regrettable outcome after a long process. For example, 話し合った結果 is neutral, but 話し合ったあげく would imply the discussion led to a bad end.
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This pattern is somewhat formal and is often used in writing, reports, or formal speech; in casual conversation, you'd more likely say ～て、～た or ～から、～.
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結果
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 結果 mean?
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As a result of; after
What JLPT level is 結果?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use 結果 in a sentence?
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Attach 結果 (kekka) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 結果 formal or casual Japanese?
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結果 is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember 結果 long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.