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

  • バスの終点

    the last stop of the bus

    電車の終点

    the last train stop

    市電の終点

    the last trolley stop

Context Sentences

この電車は終点まで走行します。

This train runs until 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?

このハイキングコースの終点は、地図で見ると、大体この辺りです。

The endpoint of this hiking trail is roughly around here on the map.

私が仮に何と言っても、何をしようとも、終点までは、私が電車から出ないようにして。分かった?

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