終局

shūkyoku

What does "終局" mean in English?

end

試合は終局を迎えた。

The match has reached its end.

formal

The final stage or conclusion of an event, process, or situation.

裁判の終局が近づいている。

The trial is nearing its conclusion.

交渉は終局に向かいつつある。

The negotiations are moving toward their conclusion.

Often used in legal, sports, or dramatic contexts.

終局を迎えるto reach a conclusion終局までuntil the end終局間近nearing the end

'終局' emphasizes the process leading to the end, while '終了' simply means 'to finish' or 'to end'.

Use '終局' in formal writing or contexts (e.g., legal, sports). For everyday endings, '終わった' (owatta) or '終わり' (owari) are more natural.

From 中古日本語 '終局' (shūkyoku), combining '終' (end) and '局' (stage/place). Originally referred to the final stage of a game or event.

Used in formal contexts like legal proceedings, sports, or storytelling. Less common in casual conversation.

終

end

root

局

stage/place

root

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