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synonym Comparative
結局
VS
畢竟

Differences Between "結局" and "畢竟"

Option A
結局
Meaning
after all; in the end; ultimately; eventually
Reading
けっきょく (kekkyoku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
複数のスマートフレームワークの技術検証を重ねましたが、_______チーム開発の開発生産性を最大化するにはReactが最適だという結論に達しました。
Although we repeated technical verifications of multiple smart frameworks, in the end we reached the conclusion that React is the best to maximize the team's development productivity.
Option B
畢竟
Meaning
after all; in the end; ultimately
Reading
ひっきょう
Syllabus Level
C2PLUS
Practical Example
私は畢竟に興味があります。
I am interested in after all; in the end; ultimately.

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使い分け解説:
- 結局: Refers to a situation arriving at a final result or conclusion after various processes, turns, or hesitations. Often used as 結局こうなった or 結局はこれが一番. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'In the end/ultimately! "I pretended to worry about various smart options, but in the end, I reached the conclusion that you are the only choice, Haruka-san!" ...っ! In the end, me! B-Baka! There was no need to worry from the start! But... I am actually extremely happy that you ultimately chose me, so stay by my side for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『けっきょく(結局)よ!『ハルカ部長、色々スマートに悩んだフリをしたけど、結局はあなた以外の選択肢はあり得ないという結論に達しました!』って…っ!結局は私!バカ!/// そんなの悩む必要すらないでしょ!…でも、最後は私にたどり着いてくれて本当はすごく嬉しいから、一生私の隣にいなさいよね!』
- 畢竟: Essential structural term in CEFR C2PLUS vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2PLUS語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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