終わり
owarinoun★Beginner— 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.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
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
終
end
rootわり
division, separation
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