Meaning
〜末(に) indicates the result or outcome of something after a prolonged process or effort. It emphasizes that something finally happened or was achieved after going through a lengthy or arduous journey. The pattern stresses the long duration of the process before reaching that final result.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词(た形) | 末(に) |
| 名词の | 末(に) |
Examples
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苦労した末の実験の成功は、研究者にとって何よりもうれしいものです。
The success of the experiment after much hardship is nothing but a source of joy for the researchers. -
何回かの転職の末、やっとやりがいのある仕事を見つけた。
After changing jobs several times, I finally found work that felt meaningful. -
両国は貿易に関して3日間の話し合いの末に、お互い低い税率を課す条約を結んだ。
After three days of discussions regarding trade, the two countries eventually concluded a treaty with mutually low tax rates.
Summary
- 〜末(に) shows the final outcome after a long or difficult process
- Formation: verb (ta-form) + 末(に) or noun + の末(に) when modifying nouns
- Emphasizes the extended duration and effort leading to the final result