結局
けっきょく
kekyoku
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
結局 (けっきょく (kekyoku)) means "After all". The reading is けっきょく (kekyoku). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
After all
Also : Ultimately · Eventually · End · Conclusion
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Example Sentences
議論した結局、新しい計画を立てることにしました。
ぎろんしたけっきょく、あたらしいけいかくをたてることにしました。
After discussing, we decided to make a new plan.
結局のところ、彼の意見が正しかった。
けっきょくのところ、かれのいけんがただしかった。
In the end, his opinion was correct.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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