Japanese

える

おえる
Meaning: to finish; to complete; to end
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 終える 終えない
Polite 終えます 終えません
Past 終えた 終えなかった
Polite + Past 終えました 終えませんでした
Te-form 終えて 終えなくて
Potential 終えられる 終えられない
Passive 終えられる 終えられない
Causative 終えさせる 終えさせない
Imperative 終えろ 終えるな

Handwriting

終
え
る

Example sentences

He finally finished his studies at university.
彼はすでに宿題を終えていた。
He had already finished his homework.
周りの助けがあって、プロジェクトを無事に終えることができました。
With the help of those around me, I was able to finish the project successfully.
仕事を終えた後のお風呂は最高だ。
A bath after finishing work is the best.
夏休みの宿題をようやく終えた
I finally finished my summer vacation homework.
旅行の前日に荷造りを終えた。
I finished packing the day before the trip.
長い旅を終えて、ようやく自分の寝床に入ることができた。
After a long journey, I was finally able to get into my own bed.
先生が仰った通りに、宿題を終えました。
I finished the homework exactly as the teacher said.
この仕事を終えるのに三ヶ月かかった。
It took three months to finish this job.
艦隊は準備を終え、出撃命令を待っている。
The fleet has completed preparations and is awaiting the order to sortie.

Usage Notes

Used when someone completes a task, a period of time, or a process that they have been continuing.

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