Japanese

すえ
Meaning: end; tip; future; result
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: まつ

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Handwriting

末

Example sentences

After intense discussion, the new plan was approved.
彼は長年の努力の末に、ようやく信頼を得た。
After years of effort, he finally gained trust.
彼は長い努力の末、ようやく成功を手にした。
After long effort, he finally achieved success.
苦労の末に、やっと目的地に到着した。
After much hardship, I finally arrived at the destination.
激しい戦いの末、その街は廃墟と化した。
After a fierce battle, the city turned into ruins.
彼は長年の努力の末、ついに優勝カップを手にした。
After years of effort, he finally held the championship cup.
彼らは苦しい戦いの末に勝利を収めた。
They achieved a hard-won victory.
長い会議の末、ようやく結論が出た。
After a long meeting, a conclusion was finally reached.
長い交渉の末、ようやく和解が成立した。
After long negotiations, a settlement was finally reached.
長い交渉の末、ついに体力が尽きてしまった。
After long negotiations, my physical strength finally gave out.

Usage Notes

In this context, it describes the result or consequence after a long process or event.

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