GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜た結果
Presents an objective outcome resulting from the preceding action or process.
Examples
調査を続けた結果、原因が明らかになった。
As a result of continuing the investigation, the cause became clear.
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何度も練習した結果、発表はうまくいった。
As a result of practicing many times, the presentation went well.
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詳しく検査した結果、異常は見つからなかった。
As a result of a thorough examination, no abnormalities were found.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
結果to a verb's ta-form to present an outcome reached through the preceding action or process. - Basic usage:
詳しく検査した結果、異常は見つからなかった。reports that no abnormalities were found during the thorough examination.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An outcome versus a time sequence
調べた結果、原因が分かったpresents discovering the cause as an outcome of investigating.調べた後で昼食を食べたmerely orders lunch after the investigation, so distinguish an outcome from a subsequent event.
- Connecting verbs and nouns
- Use a verb's ta-form in
調査した結果and a noun plusのin調査の結果. Both introduce a result established after the investigation.
- Use a verb's ta-form in