終わり

owari
nounBeginner end
general

The conclusion or termination of something

プロジェクトは来週終わります

The project will end next week.

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Can refer to the end of events, objects, or states.

formal

Death or the end of life

祖父の終わりは平和だった

My grandfather's end was peaceful.

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Used in more solemn or formal contexts.

Collocations

終わりにするto finish終わりの見えるwith an end in sight

Related Phrases

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Common Usage

Often used with particles like 'に' (に終わります) or 'まで' (まで終わります).

Gold Rule

Verb Form

When used as a verb, it's typically '終わりにする' (to finish).

📖Word Origin

From Middle Japanese 'owari', meaning 'end' or 'conclusion'

📝Usage Notes

Often used in both formal and informal contexts. Can be used as a noun or verb (終わりにする).

Word Breakdown

end
root
+
わり
division, separation
suffix
和英辞典