How do you read 結果?

結果 is read けっか (kekka), with heiban pitch accent (flat).

How do you write 結果 in romaji?

結果 is written kekka in romaji.

What kanji are in 結果?

結 (Tie, Bind); 果 (Fruit, Reward).

結果けっか

Q: What JLPT level is 結果?

結果 is a JLPT N3 word (intermediate).

けっか · kekka

JLPT N3 › noun

Result, consequence, outcome, effect

as a result of ..., as a consequence of ..., after ..., following ...
bearing fruit, fruiting

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How it’s used

Used in everyday speech and writing for outcomes, often in formal or explanatory contexts; unlike 成績, it covers any result, not just grades.

Often confused with 成績, which specifically means grades or academic performance, while 結果 is a general result.

Example sentences

試験の結果は明日わかります。

The exam results will be known tomorrow.

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努力した結果、成功した。

As a result of my efforts, I succeeded.

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試験の結果から次の計画を立てます。

しけんのけっかからつぎのけいかくをたてます。

I will make the next plan based on the exam results.

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試験の結果から言うと、合格した。

しけんのけっかからいうと、ごうかくした。

Judging from the exam results, I passed.

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面接の結果から、採用を判断いたします。

めんせつのけっかから、さいようをはんだんいたします。

We will judge hiring based on the interview results.

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Kanji in this word

結Tie, Bind, Contract 音けつ・けち訓むす.ぶ・ゆ.う JLPT N1 · 12 strokes 果Fruit, Reward, Carry Out 音か訓は.たす・はた.す JLPT N3 · 8 strokes

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Words that share a kanji

団結だんけつunity, union, solidarity 結びむすびending, conclusion, union 結構けっこうsplendid; enough, tolerably 結婚けっこん (する)marriage (get married)結果けっかresult, consequence 結局けっきょくafter all, eventually 果物くだものfruit 成果せいかresults, fruits

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What does 結果 mean?

Result, consequence, outcome, effect. It can also mean: as a result of ..., as a consequence of ..., after ..., following ...; bearing fruit, fruiting.

How do you pronounce 結果?

けっか (kekka). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

What JLPT level is 結果?

JLPT N3 — intermediate. See the JLPT N3 guide.

How do I remember 結果?

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