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consequence in Japanese

consequence in Japanese is 結果 — consequence means a result or effect that follows from an action or cause.

consequence in Japanese

結果
noun
Pronounced: kekka

What does "consequence" mean?

  1. noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
    "The flooding was a consequence of the heavy rain overnight."
  2. noun Importance or significance.
    "It is a matter of little consequence which route we take."
  3. verb To impose a specific penalty or negative outcome on someone, especially a child, for misbehaviour.
    "The school consequences pupils who skip lessons by keeping them in at break."
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consequence in a sentence

  • The flooding was a consequence of the heavy rain overnight.
  • Losing his job was a direct consequence of missing so many deadlines.
  • It is a matter of little consequence which route we take.
  • Nothing of consequence was discussed at the meeting.

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What is "consequence" in Japanese?
"consequence" in Japanese is 結果. consequence means: A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
How do you pronounce 結果?
"consequence" in Japanese is 結果, pronounced "kekka".
How do you use "consequence" in a sentence?
Example: "The flooding was a consequence of the heavy rain overnight." In Japanese, "consequence" is 結果.
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