末: the kanji for end
末 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means end. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
末 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
末 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
マツ (matsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 週末しゅうまつ · shūmatsu | weekend |
| 月末げつまつ · getsumatsu | end of the month |
すえ (sue)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 末すえ · sue | end |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 週末は家族と過ごします。Shūmatsu wa kazoku to sugoshimasu.I spend weekends with my family.
- 月末までに報告書を出してください。Getsumatsu made ni hōkokusho o dashite kudasai.Please submit the report by the end of the month.
- 長い議論の末、結論が出た。Nagai giron no sue, ketsuron ga deta.After a long discussion, we reached a conclusion.
- 週末は天気が良さそうです。Shūmatsu wa tenki ga yosasō desu.The weather looks good for the weekend.
- 苦労の末、目標を達成した。Kurō no sue, mokuhyō o tassei shita.After much hardship, I achieved my goal.
Questions about 末
How many strokes does 末 have?
末 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 末?
The on readings are matsu (マツ), batsu (バツ). The kun readings are sue (すえ).
What JLPT level is 末?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Time and sequence
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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 末
- 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.