Word details

結構

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 結構.

Dictionary

Entry

結構っこうFreq #697
1

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

splendid; nice; wonderful; delightful; lovely; excellent; fine

Examples
好奇心がお旺盛なのは大変に結構なことである。
A healthy curiosity is truly a fine thing.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

sufficient; satisfactory; enough; fine; all right; OK

Examples
どちらの日でも結構です。
Either day is OK.
3

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough; fine (as in "I'm fine"); no, thank you

Examples
いや結構です。たくさんいただきました。
No more, thank you. I'm full.
4

Adverb (fukushi)

rather; quite; fairly; pretty; surprisingly; quite a bit; fairly well

Examples
彼女の髪の毛は結構短い。
The woman's hair is quite short.
5

Common noun

structure; construction; framework; architecture

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten

12 strokesFrequency 162JLPT N2Grade 4

On

ケツケチ

Kun

むす.ぶゆ.うゆ.わえる

Nanori

ゆいゆう

posture, stance, appearance, build, set up

14 strokesFrequency 316JLPT N2Grade 5

On

コウ

Kun

かま.えるかま.う

Nanori

とち

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