Japanese

けっきょく
Meaning: after all; in the end; finally; conclusion
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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結
局

Example sentences

I worried about it a lot, but in the end, I decided to study abroad.
結局、そうすることにしました。
In the end, I decided to do so.
安物を買ってすぐに壊れるのは、結局、そんだ。
Buying cheap things and having them break immediately is a loss in the end.
なんだかんだ言っても、結局彼が一番頼りになる。
Say what you will, in the end he is the most reliable.
彼は一瞬躊躇ったが、結局本当のことを話した。
He hesitated for a moment, but eventually told the truth.
終電を逃して、結局家まで歩いて帰る羽目になった。
I missed the last train and ended up having to walk home.
忙しいとかなんとか言って、結局来なかった。
He said he was busy or something like that, but in the end, he didn't come.
長時間議論した挙句、結局結論は出なかった。
After discussing for a long time, in the end, no conclusion was reached.
無理な計画を立てて、結局泣きを見た。
I made an impossible plan and ended up suffering for it.
その心配は、結局杞憂に終わった。
That concern ended up being a groundless fear.

Usage Notes

Used as an adverb to indicate the final result or outcome after a period of time or series of events.

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