How to say 'End' in Japanese | 末期

word

Meaning

End

Reading

Kanji

末End 期Time, Period

Explanation

The Japanese noun '末期 (まっき)' refers to the 'end' or 'final stage' of something, often implying the last phase of a period, era, or condition. It is commonly used in contexts such as the end of an era, the final stage of a disease, or the closing phase of a historical period. For example: the final stage of the disease「病気の末期」(びょうきのまっき). The end of the Edo period「江戸時代の末期」(えどじだいのまっき). This word carries a nuance of inevitability and often suggests a critical or irreversible state.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

5430

Composition

kanji

Handwriting