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結構

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

結構
けっこう
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

Kanji in this Word

結
12 strokes
Frequency: 162
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

tie
bind
contract
join
organize
do up hair
fasten

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
ケチ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むす.ぶ
ゆ.う
ゆ.わえる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ゆい
ゆう
構
14 strokes
Frequency: 316
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

posture
stance
appearance
build
set up

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かま.える
かま.う
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とち
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