Meaning

Primary

Last

Alternatives

Final, The Last, The Final

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The most end thing is the last thing. It is mainly used to refer to the last of an ordered sequence.

Reading

さいしゅう
  • 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

  • 最終電車

    the last train of the day

    最終回

    the last episode of a TV series

    最終日

    the last day

Context Sentences

最終のバスはいつ出発ですか?

When does the last bus leave?

このエピソードがシリーズの最終回です。

This episode is the final episode of the series.

最終決定は、後で社長がします。

The final decision will be later made by the president.

Kanji Composition