As a result of the vote, the proposal was rejected by the majority's opposition.
妻と相談した結果、家を買うことにした。
After my wife and I discussed it, we decided to buy a house.
相談の結果、今回の旅行は延期することになった。
After discussion, it's been decided that the planned trip will be postponed.
検査の結果、妻の体はどこにも異状がないことが分かった。
As a result of the examination, my wife was found to be healthy (literally: it was found that there was no abnormality with my wife's body).
調査の結果、新しい事実が発見された。
As a result of the investigation, new facts emerged.
警察で調べた結果、原因は煙草の火の不始末と分かった。
As a result of the police investigation, it was determined that the cause (of the fire) was the careless handling of a cigarette butt.
特別のダイエットをした結果、十キロの減量に成功した。
I've succeeded in losing ten kilos as the result of a special diet.
新しい教科書を使った結果、学生の成績が著しく伸びた。
As a result of using a new textbook, the students improved their performance remarkably (literally: the performance of the students improved remarkably).
ゴルフの個人指導を受けた結果、自分の問題点が明らかになった。
Upon taking a private golf lesson, my problems became clear.
