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HOW TO SAY AFTER ALL IN JAPANESE
If you are a native English speaker learning Japanese, you may find it challenging to express concepts such as “In the end” and “After all” in Japanese.
However, with practice, you can become comfortable using these expressions in your conversations.
IN THE END IN JAPANESE WITH 結局
結局 kekkyoku
The Japanese word for “In the end” is 結局.
This expression is commonly used to describe the result or outcome of something.
You can use it in various situations, such as when you are reflecting on a decision, describing how a situation ended or summing up a discussion.
Always add it at the beginning of your sentence:
PATTERN
結局 + Sentence
結局、彼女と別れてしまった。
In the end, I broke up with her.View More Examples:
| JAPANESE | ROMAJI | ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| 結局、どちらが正しいかわからなかった。 | Kekkyoku, dochira ga tadashii ka wakaranakatta. | In the end, we didn’t know which one was right. |
| 結局のところ、私たちは失敗した。 | Kekkyoku no tokoro, watashitachi wa shippai shita. | In the end, we failed. |
AFTER ALL IN JAPANESE WITH それでもやはり
それでもやはり soredemo yahari
The Japanese expression for “after all” is それでもやはり.
This phrase is used to indicate that something is still true or relevant even after considering other factors.
You can use it in a variety of contexts, such as when you are expressing surprise, confirming a fact, or emphasising a point.
Place this word at the beginning of the second part of your sentence:
PATTERN
Sentence, + それでもやはり + end of the sentence
彼女は忙しい人だけど、それでもやはり私たちと会ってくれた。
She’s a busy person, but after all, she still met with us.View More Examples:
| JAPANESE | ROMAJI | ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| 昨日は雨が降っていたけど、それでもやはり外出した。 | Kinou wa ame ga futte ita kedo, soredemo yahari gaishutsu shita. | It was raining yesterday, but after all, I still went out. |
| 彼は最初反対だったけど、それでもやはり私たちに協力してくれた。 | Kare wa saisho hantai datta kedo, soredemo yahari watashitachi ni kyouryoku shite kureta. | He was initially opposed, but after all, he still helped us. |
AT LAST IN JAPANESE WITH ようやく
ようやくyouyaku
ようやく is an adverb that is used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment when something that was anticipated or desired finally happens.
The phrase is often translated as “finally” or “at last” in English.
It can be used in various situations, such as when you have completed a difficult task or when you have been waiting for something to happen for a long time.
Always add it at the beginning of your sentence:
PATTERN
ようやく + Sentence
ようやく終わった
Finally finished.ようやく彼女に会えた
At last, I met my girlfriend.ACCIDENTALLY IN JAPANESE WITH つい
つい tsui
つい is an adverb that is used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment when something unexpected or unplanned happens.
The phrase is often translated as “just” or “accidentally” in English.
It is used in situations where you did something without intending to or when you did something without thinking about it.
You should add it at the beginning of your sentence:
PATTERN
つい + Sentence
つい食べ過ぎてしまった。
I accidentally ate too much.View More Examples:
| JAPANESE | ROMAJI | ENGLISH |
|---|---|---|
| つい彼女に嘘をついてしまった。 | Tsui kanojo ni uso o tsuite shimatta. | I just lied to my girlfriend. |
| つい怒ってしまった。 | Tsui okotte shimatta. | I accidentally got angry. |
NOTE || You’ll notice that these examples all have ending しまう. As such, you can think of つい a bit like “Oops”. For example, “Oops, I accidentally ate too much.”
SUMMARY
Here’s a quick summary of the content of this lesson:
- 結局 is used to mean “in the end” and is used to describe the result or outcome of something.
- それでもやはり is used to mean “after all” and is used to indicate that something is still true or relevant even after considering other factors.
- ようやく is an adverb used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment when something that was anticipated or desired finally happens.
- つい is another adverb used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment when something unexpected or unplanned happens.
- ようやくis used to describe something that was anticipated or desired finally happening, while つい is used to describe something unexpected or unplanned happening.
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FAQs
How do you say after all in Japanese?
he Japanese expression for “after all” is それでもやはり (soredemo yahari).
This phrase is used to indicate that something is still true or relevant even after considering other factors.
You can use it in a variety of contexts, such as when you are expressing surprise, confirming a fact, or emphasising a point.
Place this word at the beginning of the second part of your sentence:
彼女は忙しい人だけど、それでもやはり私たちと会ってくれた。
Kanojo wa isogashii hito dakedo, soredemo yahari watashitachi to atte kureta.
She’s a busy person, but after all, she still met with us.
How do you say in the end in Japanese?
The Japanese word for “In the end” is 結局 (kekkyoku).
This expression is commonly used to describe the result or outcome of something.
You can use it in various situations, such as when you are reflecting on a decision, describing how a situation ended or summing up a discussion.
Always add it at the beginning of your sentence:
結局、彼女と別れてしまった。 kekkyoku, kanojo to wakarete shimatta. In the end, I broke up with her.
結局のところ、私たちは失敗した。 kekkyoku no tokoro, watashitachi wa shippai shita. In the end, we failed.
How do you say at last in Japanese?
ようやく (youyaku) is an adverb that is used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment when something that was anticipated or desired finally happens.
The phrase is often translated as “finally” or “at last” in English.
It can be used in various situations, such as when you have completed a difficult task or when you have been waiting for something to happen for a long time.
Always add it at the beginning of your sentence:
ようやく終わった youyaku owatta | Finally finished.
ようやく電車に乗れた youyaku densha ni noreta | I finally got on the train.
How do you say accidentally in Japanese?
つい (tsui) is an adverb that is used to express a sense of relief or accomplishment when something unexpected or unplanned happens.
The phrase is often translated as “just” or “accidentally” in English.
It is used in situations where you did something without intending to or when you did something without thinking about it.
You should add it at the beginning of your sentence:
つい食べ過ぎてしまった。tsui tabe sugite shimatta. | I accidentally ate too much.
つい彼女に嘘をついてしまった。tsui kanojo ni uso o tsuite shimatta. | I just lied to my girlfriend.
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