LingakuFrequency rank: 757.
- after all; in the end; ultimately; eventually
- conclusion; endsee also 結局のところ
- end of a game of go, shogi, etc.see also 終局
adverb (fukushi)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- after all; in the end; ultimately; eventually
- conclusion; end
- end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
This meaning conveys a sense of finality or result, often used to summarize a situation after considering various factors or events.
It rained, but in the end, it was enjoyable.
This meaning refers to the final part or result of a discussion, process, or narrative.
The conclusion of that presentation was very impressive.
This meaning specifically relates to the conclusion of strategic board games, indicating the completion of the match.
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In the end the bill was forced into being withdrawn.
Once things start going this way, in the end they'll all be much of a muchness.
In the end, it was just too much bother so I went home by taxi.
It is not wise, nor in the long run is it kind, to tax the thrifty for the thriftless.
It'll be cheaper in the long run to use real leather.
He puts on a show of being impartial and unbiased, but I think he's just a guy with no opinion of his own.
Strange to say, he did pass the exam after all.
We had a good many anxious moments, but everything turned out all right in the end.
Whenever she goes shopping, she ends up buying more than she can afford.