終 — End
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Common Japanese Words with 終 (End)
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The most (最) end (終) part of something, is the final part.
End (終) expressed as a noun, the end.
To bring something to its end (終) is to finish it.
End (終) expressed as a verb, to end .
Frequently Asked Questions About 終 (End)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 終 (End)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 終 ("End", read as しゅう) is: Ohh wow! (お or おわ) Mr. Snowman in warm shoes (しゅう) and a Christmas tree, it must be the end of the year!! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 終 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 終 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 終 means "End". Its primary reading is しゅう (On'yomi: しゅう; Kun'yomi: おわ, お). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 終?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 終 include: 最終 (さいしゅう - last, final, closing), 終わり (おわり - the end), 終える (おえる - to finish), 終わる (おわる - to end, to come to an end, to finish, to close, to be over).
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