English–Japanese

“in the end” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikekkyoku

Example

結局、電車で行きます。kek kyoku den sha de i ki ma su

In the end, I will go by train.

Illustration for 結局 (in the end)

How to say “in the end” in Japanese

“In the end” in Japanese is 結局 (kekkyoku).

Shows that a final outcome emerges after events, choices, or discussions have run their course.

Full entry for 結局: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 結局

彼は結局来ませんでした。kare wa kek kyoku ki ma se n de shi ta

He did not come after all.

Tips for using 結局

  • 結局 (kekkyoku) commonly points back to what actually happened after earlier possibilities were considered, which gives it the useful sense of "after all."

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