Meaning

Primary

Last Stop

Alternatives

Final Stop, Terminus

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The end point is where everything ends... but for this example, think of a map with a route on it. The last spot on the route is the "last point." It is the last stop.

Reading

しゅうてん
  • 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

  • 市電の終点

    the last trolley stop

    電車の終点

    the last train stop

    バスの終点

    the last stop of the bus

Context Sentences

電車でばくすいしてしまって、終点でうん転手さんに起こされたことはよくありますね。

I often fall asleep on the train and have to be woken up by the driver at the last stop.

このシカゴ発のアムトラックの終点の駅は何て言う名前ですか。

What's the name of the last stop on the Amtrak leaving from Chicago?

お願いがあるの。私がたとえ何と言っても、何をしようとも、終点に着くまで私が電車から降りないようにして。分かった?

You have to do me a favor. No matter what I say, no matter what I do, please do not let me get out of the train until it gets to the last stop. Okay?

Kanji Composition