It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary:結構
Meaning: “pretty,” “fairly,” or “quite.”
It can be used to indicate that something is sufficient or adequate, or that it is better or more than expected.
For example, it can be used to say “That’s pretty good,” or “That’s quite enough.”
Here are 10 sentences using the word “結構 (kekkou)”:
- 結構、仕事がはかどっているようです。 “It seems that the work is progressing pretty well.”
- 彼女の美容師は結構上手だ。 “Her hairdresser is pretty skilled.”
- 結構面白い本を読んでいるよ。 “I am reading a pretty interesting book.”
- 彼の絵は結構上手だと思う。 “I think his paintings are pretty good.”
- 結構時間があるので、もう少し歩いてもいいよ。 “We have quite a bit of time, so we can walk a little more.”
- 結構それは大きな問題だと思う。”I think that is a pretty big problem.”
- 結構早く着いたね。 “You’ve arrived pretty early.”
- 結構好きなタイプの男性だよ。 “He’s pretty much my type of guy”
- 結構難しい問題だと思う。”I think this is a pretty difficult problem.”
- 結構、食べるだけです。 “I’m pretty much just going to eat.”
