すえ

The end of, close

N3noun·sue

How to remember it

末 looks like a tree with one last branch — the very end of a period.

Example sentences

  • 今月末に引っ越します。

    こんげつまつにひっこします。

    I'll move at the end of this month.

  • 世紀末の小説が好きです。

    せいきまつのしょうせつがすきです。

    I like end-of-century novels.

Usage

Read まつ in compounds (月末, 年末); すえ standalone means 'end'.

Related words

月末年末週末最初

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