in the end; at the end of the day; after all
Used to introduce a final conclusion or summary after considering various factors. Similar to 結局 but slightly more emphatic or reflective.
After thinking about it a lot, in the end, the first plan was the best.
結局のところ、彼は来なかった。
In the end, he didn't come.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Kanji spelling for ところ; slightly more formal or literary.
Phrase composed of 結局 (kekkyoku, 'after all') + の (no, possessive/attributive particle) + ところ (tokoro, 'place' or abstract 'point'). Literally 'at the point of the conclusion', it emphasizes the final outcome or summary.