Japanese dictionary
How to say "final" in Japanese
最後のさいごの · saigo no
"Final" in Japanese is 最後の (saigo no) or, more formally, 最終 (saishū). A final match in sports is 決勝 (kesshō).
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Ways to say "final" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 最後のさいごの · saigo no | Final; last. |
| 最終さいしゅう · saishū | Final (formal; schedules, versions). |
| 決勝けっしょう · kesshō | Final (match in a tournament). |
How to use it
Work documents often use 最終: 最終版 (saishūban, final version) and 最終確認 (final check).
The last train of the night is 終電 (shūden).
Example sentences
- これが最後の質問です。Kore ga saigo no shitsumon desu.This is my final question.
- 最終版の資料を送ります。Saishūban no shiryō o okurimasu.I'll send the final version of the materials.
- 明日は決勝戦です。Ashita wa kesshōsen desu.Tomorrow is the final match.
- 最終確認をお願いします。Saishū kakunin o onegai shimasu.Please do a final check.
- 最後の日は京都を観光しました。Saigo no hi wa Kyōto o kankō shimashita.On the final day, I went sightseeing in Kyoto.
- 最終面接は来週です。Saishū mensetsu wa raishū desu.The final interview is next week.
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Questions
What is the difference between 最後 and 最終?
Both mean last or final. 最後 (saigo) is everyday speech. 最終 (saishū) is formal and common in schedules, documents and interviews.
How do you say "final version" in Japanese?
Say 最終版 (saishūban).
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