あげく

Reading: あげく
Meaning: in the end; finally; after all that
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Example Sentence
長い 間 考えた あげく 諦めた
After thinking for a long time, I finally gave up.
Usage Notes
Used to describe an outcome (often negative) after a series of events or actions. Usually follows the て-form of a verb.
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