結果

kekka

JLPT N3 #43 of 182 in N3

As a result of; after

This pattern expresses 'as a result of' or 'after doing something', linking an action or event to its outcome.

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How to form it

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.

What it means

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'.

Example sentences

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.

Don’t confuse it with

～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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When to use it

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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What does 結果 mean?

As a result of; after. This pattern expresses 'as a result of' or 'after doing something', linking an action or event to its outcome.

How do you form 結果?

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.

Example of 結果 in a sentence

話し合った結果、一緒に仕事をすることにした。 — After discussing, we decided to work together.

～たあげく — what is the difference?

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.

What JLPT level is 結果?

JLPT N3 (intermediate), number 43 of 182 in Nihoner's learning order for N3.