Readings: ケツ (Onyomi), むす・ぶ, ゆ・う (Kunyomi)
Meaning: Tie, bind, conclude, contract, join, organize
The kanji 結 combines the radical 糸 (thread) and the component 吉 (good, auspicious). This combination suggests the act of tying or binding things together in a way that leads to a good, positive, or completed outcome.
View JLPT N2 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 結 has 12 strokes. It begins with the 糸 (thread) radical on the left, followed by the 吉 (good) component on the right. Pay attention to the order and direction of each stroke to ensure correct writing.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 糸 (いと) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 12 |
| JLPT Level | N2 |
| Grade | 4 |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- ケツ (Ketsu)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- むすぶ (Musubu)
- ゆう (Yuu)
Common Words Using 結
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 結果 | けっか | result, consequence |
| 結婚 | けっこん | marriage |
| 結論 | けつろん | conclusion |
| 団結 | だんけつ | unity, solidarity |
| 結合 | けつごう | combination, union |
| 終結 | しゅうけつ | termination, conclusion |
| 結成 | けっせい | formation, organization |
| 結末 | けつまつ | end, conclusion |
| 結露 | けつろ | condensation |
| 連結 | れんけつ | connection, linking |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 結ぶ | むすぶ | to tie, to bind, to connect, to conclude |
| 結び | むすび | knot, conclusion (often for rice balls) |
| 結び目 | むすびめ | knot |
| 縁を結ぶ | えんをむすぶ | to form a relationship/connection |
| 実を結ぶ | みをむすぶ | to bear fruit, to yield results |
| 髪を結う | かみをゆう | to tie up hair |
| 口を結ぶ | くちをむすぶ | to shut one’s mouth, to keep silent |
| 固く結ぶ | かたくむすぶ | to tie tightly |
| 約束を結ぶ | やくそくをむすぶ | to make a promise |
| 契約を結ぶ | けいやくをむすぶ | to conclude a contract |
Example Sentences
Japanese: 結婚おめでとうございます！
Kana: けっこんおめでとうございます！
Romaji: Kekkon omedetou gozaimasu!
English: Congratulations on your marriage!
Japanese: 長い議論の末、私たちはついに結論に達した。
Kana: ながいぎろんのすえ、わたしたちはついにけつろんにたっした。
Romaji: Nagai giron no sue, watashitachi wa tsui ni ketsuron ni tasshita.
English: After a long discussion, we finally reached a conclusion.
Japanese: 彼は靴紐をしっかりと結んだ。
Kana: かれはくつひもをしっかりむすんだ。
Romaji: Kare wa kutsuhimo wo shikkari musunda.
English: He tied his shoelaces tightly.
Japanese: 努力が実を結び、彼女は試験に合格した。
Kana: どりょくがみをむすび、かのじょはしけんにごうかくした。
Romaji: Doryoku ga mi wo musubi, kanojo wa shiken ni goukaku shita.
English: Her efforts bore fruit, and she passed the exam.
Japanese: この二つの国は強い絆で結ばれている。
Kana: このふたつのくにわつよいきずなでむすばれている。
Romaji: Kono futatsu no kuni wa tsuyoi kizuna de musubarete iru.
English: These two countries are bound by strong ties.
Japanese: 会議の結果はどうでしたか？
Kana: かいぎのけっかはどうでしたか？
Romaji: Kaigi no kekka wa dou desu ka?
English: How were the results of the meeting?
Japanese: 新しいクラブが先週結成されました。
Kana: あたらしいクラブがせんしゅうけっせいされました。
Romaji: Atarashii kurabu ga senshuu kessei saremashita.
English: A new club was formed last week.
Japanese: 冬は窓に結露ができます。
Kana: ふゆはまどにけつろができます。
Romaji: Fuyu wa mado ni ketsuro ga dekimasu.
English: Condensation forms on windows in winter.
Japanese: 彼の言葉に、私は口を固く結んだ。
Kana: かれのことばに、わたしはくちをかたくむすんだ。
Romaji: Kare no kotoba ni, watashi wa kuchi wo kataku musunda.
English: At his words, I shut my mouth tightly.
Japanese: 彼女は長い髪を一本に結っていた。
Kana: かのじょはながいかみをいっぽんにゆっていた。
Romaji: Kanojo wa nagai kami wo ippon ni yutteita.
English: She had her long hair tied up in a single ponytail.
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