What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "結"?

The kanji "結" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Tie, Bind, Conclude, Result". Its Onyomi is "ケツ (ketsu)" and Kunyomi is "むすぶ (musubu), ゆわえる (yuwaeru)".

JLPT N3

結

Tie, Bind, Conclude, Result

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "結"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "糸 (thread) + 吉 (good luck)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a magical *thread* (糸) that's tied around a radiant symbol of *good luck* (吉). This isn't just any knot; it's a powerful bond that *ties* destiny together, *concluding* any misfortune and bringing about a fantastic *result*. When you tie good luck with a thread, good things are bound to happen!"

Onyomi

ケツ (ketsu)

Kunyomi

むすぶ (musubu), ゆわえる (yuwaeru)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

糸 (thread) + 吉 (good luck)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a magical *thread* (糸) that's tied around a radiant symbol of *good luck* (吉). This isn't just any knot; it's a powerful bond that *ties* destiny together, *concluding* any misfortune and bringing about a fantastic *result*. When you tie good luck with a thread, good things are bound to happen!

💡 Quick Hint: Lucky thread bond

Essential N3 Vocabulary

結婚

けっこん

Marriage

結果

けっか

Result

結び

むすび

Knot, Conclusion

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "結"

良い＿＿＿果が出た。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 結果は「けっか」と読みます。
English: Result is read as 'kekka'.

🦅

Want to master all JLPT N3 Kanji?

Project Eagle offers thousands of gamified, AI-powered JLPT practice problems completely for free. Master Kanji, grammar, and listening with adaptive spacing!

Recommended Cross-Study

Vocab Lesson 解決 View Lesson ➔ Grammar Lesson 〜がち View Lesson ➔ Practice Quiz 〜うちに View Lesson ➔