結局(けっきょく)

けっきょく
adverb, noun
after all, in the end
1. after all, in the end, eventually
Used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion after considering everything.
結局(けっきょく)、何(なに)も変(か)わらなかった。
In the end, nothing changed.
結局(けっきょく)のところ、誰(だれ)も来(こ)なかった。
After all, no one came.
結局のところ = after all, when all is said and done
いろいろ考(かんが)えたが、結局(けっきょく)行(い)くことにした。
I thought about it a lot, but eventually decided to go.

USAGE: 結局(けっきょく) summarizes a situation by stating the final outcome, often after various attempts or considerations. It can carry a nuance of "despite everything" or resignation.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 結局(けっきょく)のところ (after all, in the final analysis)
  • 結局(けっきょく)は (in the end)

POSITION: Usually placed at the beginning of a clause or sentence.

CONTRAST:

  • 結局(けっきょく) - in the end (summarizing final result)
  • 最後(さいご)に - lastly, finally (sequence)
  • 結果(けっか) - result (noun, not adverb)

Related Words

Contrast: 結果(けっか) (result (noun))
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Added 2026.1.12 22:34 · Revised 2026.5.28 3:41
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