じまい

Frequency rank: 27,995. – 28,208. (for form 終い: 15,650. – 15,697.)

suffix

ending; quitting; closingword usually written using kana aloneafter a nounsee also 店じまい
ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended toword usually written using kana aloneafter the 〜ず negative form of a verb; indicates disappointment

Forms

Example sentences

3 results

1. よう。

The book shop also looks like it closes late.

2. 。

The bank shuts late on Fridays.

3. 、。

Whilst I was in Japan, I wanted to visit Hokkaido; but after all, I wasn't able to, and had to go home.

Frequency rank: 27,995. – 28,208. (for form 終い: 15,650. – 15,697.)

suffix

ending; quitting; closingword usually written using kana aloneafter a nounsee also 店じまい
ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended toword usually written using kana aloneafter the 〜ず negative form of a verb; indicates disappointment

Forms