Japanese word

結論

Pronunciation

Romajiketsuron

Meaning

  • nounconclusion

Example

話し合いの結論が出ました。hana shi a i no ketsu ron ga de ma shi ta

We reached a conclusion in the discussion.

Illustration for 結論 (conclusion)

More examples

証拠を比べてから、結論を出します。shō ko o kura be te ka ra ketsu ron o da shi ma su

I draw a conclusion after comparing the evidence.

Core concept

Names the final judgment or result that emerges after different ideas are brought together.

Common phrases

  • 結論を出すketsu ron o da su

    reach a conclusion

Similar words

結果kekka: The final result produced by a process of discussion or reasoning.
判断handan: A reasoned view formed from examining information or circumstances.
答えkotae: The response that resolves a question after thought or discussion.

Definition in Japanese

話し合いや考えの末に、最終的に定まった判断や結果。hana shi a i ya kanga e no sue ni sai shū teki ni sada ma tta han dan ya kek ka

Word origin

結 (ketsu, "tie") + 論 (ron, "argument") forms a word for the judgment reached by tying together an argument.

Usage tips

  • A conclusion can be reached even when nobody chooses an action, because it may simply be the answer or understanding produced by a discussion.

Related words

  • 結論付けるketsurontsukeruconcludeverb

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