Last Updated on July 7, 2021 by admin

kekkou desu

Kekkou desu is one the most Japanese expressions used in Japan, it can be positive meaning also can be negative meaning, which makes Japanese learners feel confused.

Let’s see the example below.

Kate has been taking Japanese flower arrangement lessons since she came to Japan. Today she asked her teacher to comment on her work. Her teacher said, “It is very well done. kekkou desuº yo.”

Later, at tea time, when the teacher asked another student, “Mrs. Suzuki, how about another cup of tea?” Mrs. Suzuki said, “Moo kekkou desu¹. It was delicious.”

After the lesson was over, the teacher said, “We are done for today. Okaeri ni natte kekkou desu².”

When Kate was putting on her shoes on at the front door, a salesman came and persistently tried to sell something to the teacher. The teacher refused and said in a very strong tone, “kekkou desu³!” Kate found out that kekkou desu is an expression having various meanings depending on the situation, as it may be used to praise, to allow, or to refuse.

kekkou desu º: Fine Job

kekkou desu ¹: I am fine ( I don’t want anymore)

kekkou desu ²: It is OK for you to go home.

kekkou desu ³: No, thank you!