終: the kanji for end and finish
終 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means end, finish. Below are its readings, 9 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
終 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
終 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 9 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュウ (shuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 終了しゅうりょう · shūryō | end; close |
| 最終さいしゅう · saishū | final; last |
| 終電しゅうでん · shūden | last train |
| 終点しゅうてん · shūten | last stop; terminal |
| 終日しゅうじつ · shūjitsu | all day |
| 始終しじゅう · shijū | from beginning to end |
おわる (owaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 終わるおわる · owaru | to end |
| 終わりおわり · owari | end |
おえる (oeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 終えるおえる · oeru | to finish |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 仕事が終わったら飲みに行きませんか。Shigoto ga owattara nomi ni ikimasen ka.Would you like to go for a drink after work?
- 終電に間に合いませんでした。Shūden ni maniaimasen deshita.I missed the last train.
- 受付は五時で終了します。Uketsuke wa goji de shūryō shimasu.Reception closes at five.
- 最終の確認をお願いします。Saishū no kakunin o onegai shimasu.Please do the final check.
- この電車の終点は横浜です。Kono densha no shūten wa Yokohama desu.This train's last stop is Yokohama.
- 今日の作業を終えました。Kyō no sagyō o oemashita.I finished today's work.
Questions about 終
How many strokes does 終 have?
終 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 終?
The on readings are shuu (シュウ). The kun readings are owaru (おわる), oeru (おえる).
What time is the last train in Tokyo?
The last train, 終電 (shūden), usually leaves between about midnight and 12:30 a.m., depending on the line. If you miss it, you will need a taxi or to wait for the first train, 始発 (shihatsu).
What JLPT level is 終?
N4. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 終
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.