Meaning

Primary

End

Alternatives

Finish, Close

Word Type

noun, する verb

Explanation

It's the end. It's the finish. This word means end. Or finish! How convenient.

Note that 終了 is slightly more formal than 終わる.

Reading

しゅうりょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • レース終了

    end of race

    シーズン終了

    end of season

    ゲーム終了

    game over

Context Sentences

大さか公えん1日目終了しました!

The first day of the Osaka performance has ended!

主人公が死んでゲームが終了してしまいました。

The main character died and the game was over.

「もし私がまたデブになったらどうする?」 「まぁ、俺達の関係が終了しないのは確実だね。」

"What if I got fat again? " "Well, our relationship wouldn’t end, that’s for sure."

Kanji Composition