結構

けっこう · kekkou · JLPT N5 · na-adj

enough

👌 結構 = tie + construct: well put together, so fine as it is

結 (tie) + 構 (build) first meant a well-made structure. Well built became splendid, then good enough. That is why kekkou desu can mean both that is lovely and no thanks, I have enough.

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