Translation guide
The English word 'results' can refer to outcomes, findings, scores, or consequences. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning, from everyday conversation to formal reports.
Referring to what happened as a result of an action or event, often in a general sense.
The most common and versatile word for 'result' or 'outcome'. Used in both casual and formal contexts.
How were the exam results?
Emphasizes positive results or achievements, often from effort or work. Common in business and project contexts.
Refers to the end result or conclusion of a story, event, or process. Often used for dramatic or narrative endings.
Specifically referring to grades, marks, or scores from exams or assessments.
Data, conclusions, or discoveries from scientific research, surveys, or investigations.
Also used for research findings. Often appears as 研究結果 (research results) or 調査結果 (survey results).
The final score or outcome of a game, match, or competition.
General term for sports results. Can be used for both scores and win/loss outcomes.
Expressing that something happened because of a previous action or situation.
Means 'as a result' or 'consequently'. Used to connect cause and effect in both speech and writing.
The results of the election were surprising.
The results of my efforts showed.
I will report the results of the project.
事件の結末は意外だった。
The outcome of the incident was surprising.
The standard word for academic results, grades, or performance records.
My results this semester were good.
Refers to numerical scores or points on a test. More concrete than 成績.
Tell me your test results (score).
Analyze the results of the experiment.
Formal term for findings or observations, often used in medical or official reports.
According to the doctor's findings, there were no abnormalities.
The result of the match was a draw.
Loanword for 'score', used specifically for numerical results in sports or games.
The final score was 3 to 1.
I practiced hard. As a result, I won the championship.
More formal equivalent of その結果, often used in written or formal speech.
As a result, the plan was canceled.
We achieved great results.
When talking about school grades or report cards, 成績 is much more natural than 結果. Using 結果 might sound like you're referring to a single exam outcome rather than overall performance.
We are waiting for the test results.
Her hard work produced good results.