Meaning

Primary

End

Alternatives

Finish, Close

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

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

  • ゲーム終了

    game over

    シーズン終了

    end of season

    レース終了

    end of race

Context Sentences

ミーティングは終了しました。

The meeting has ended.

全ての作業は月末までに終了する予定です。

All of the work is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month.

気に入ったドラマが一シーズンで終了してしまった。

My favorite drama ended in one season.

Kanji Composition