帰結

• Reading: きけつ
• Romaji: kiketsu
• Kanji breakdown: 帰 (ki) — return, arrive at; 結 (ketsu) — tie, bind, conclude
• Pronunciation: /ki.ke.t͡sɯ/

Meaning

Consequence; result; conclusion; an outcome that follows logically from a cause.

A noun and する verb used in formal or academic contexts to describe a logical outcome or conclusion. More formal than 結果 (result), 帰結 emphasizes the logical or inevitable nature of the outcome. Common in philosophy, logic, academic writing, and formal discussions.

Examples

1. この政策の帰結として失業率が上がった。 As a consequence of this policy, the unemployment rate rose.
2. 長年の研究が一つの帰結に達した。 Years of research reached a single conclusion.
3. 当然の帰結として彼は責任を問われた。 As a natural consequence, he was held accountable.

Usage Guide

Context: academic, philosophy, politics

Tone: analytical

Origin & History

Compound of 帰 (return, arrive at) + 結 (tie, conclude). Literally 'returning to a conclusion,' expressing the idea of arriving at a logical end point.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal