JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
終 — end
- Reading
- シュウ・お.わる・\~お.わる・おわ.る・お.える・つい・つい.に
- Meaning
- end; finish
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
終 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・お.わる・\~お.わる・おわ.る・お.える・つい・つい.に and it means end; finish. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
終 appears in everyday japanese words such as 終 (the end), 終始 (beginning and end) and 終日 (all day).
Japanese words containing 終
Frequently asked questions
What does 終 mean in Japanese?
終 means end; finish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 終 read?
終 is read シュウ・お.わる・\~お.わる・おわ.る・お.える・つい・つい.に. Reading it inside real words — 終 and 終始 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 終 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 終 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 終 in a word?
A common word containing 終 is 終 (おわり) — "the end". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 終 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 終 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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