English–Japanese

“result” in Japanese

Japanese

Also成果 (seika)

Pronunciation

Romajikekka

Example

これはテストの結果です。ko re wa te su to no kek ka de su

This is the test result.

Illustration for 結果 (result)

How to say “result” in Japanese

“Result” in Japanese is 結果 (kekka).

Covers the outcome that follows an action, event, or process, whether it is expected or not.

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

Example sentences with 結果

テストの結果はよかったです。te su to no kek ka wa yo ka tta de su

The test results were good.

努力の結果が、成績に表れました。do ryoku no kek ka ga sei seki ni arawa re ma shi ta

The results of my efforts were reflected in my grades.

Tips for using 結果

  • 結果 (kekka) does not show whether an outcome is favorable or unfavorable, so Japanese adds context or other words to express that judgment.

Other Japanese words for “result”

勉強の成果が出ました。ben kyō no sei ka ga de ma shi ta

My studying has produced results.

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