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The final part or conclusion of a narrative, where the plot's resolution is revealed.
ドラマの結末が感動的だった。
The drama's ending was moving.
この小説の結末はハッピーエンドではなかった。
The novel's ending wasn't a happy one.
Used in both literary and everyday contexts to refer to how a story concludes.
When discussing 物語の結末, use vague language like 「その先は...」 ('what happens next...') to avoid spoiling the story for others.
A story's 結末 often determines its emotional impact. Common types include happy endings (ハッピーエンド), tragic endings (悲劇的な結末), and cliffhangers (未解決の結末).
Composed of 物語 (monogatari, 'story') + の (no, possessive particle) + 結末 (ketsumatsu, 'ending/conclusion'). 結末 itself derives from 結ぶ (musubu, 'to tie/bind') + 末 (matsu, 'end').
Primarily used in written or formal contexts. In casual speech, エンディング (ending) is more common.