結局 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- after all adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
- eventually adv In the end, especially after delay or difficulty.
- finally adv At last, after a long wait or delay.
- in the end phrase After everything that happened, or after a period of uncertainty or delay; used to introduce the final outcome.
Senses
結局 is used for these senses in English:
- after all (idiomatic) anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point.
- eventually In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.
- finally At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
- in the end Eventually, finally.
after all — full definition
- adverb Used to say that something turned out to be true or to happen in spite of what was expected or arranged.
- adverb Used to introduce a reason or fact that supports what has just been said, often one the listener should already have in mind.