とうとう
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Base adverb form. Indicates that something has happened after a long time or delay. Example: 『とうとう、試験が終わった』 (toutou, shiken ga owatta, 'Finally, the exam is over').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are discussing a long-awaited vacation they've been planning for months.
とうとう
とうとう
finally, at last
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'toot-toot' (sounds like 'tou-tou') — a train whistle blowing 'finally' as it arrives at the station. 'Toot-toot' → とうとう (toutou, 'finally').
Cultural Note
『とうとう』 (toutou, 'finally') is commonly used in stories or daily life to mark the culmination of a long-awaited event, like 『とうとう、夏休みが始まった』 (toutou, natsuyasumi ga hajimatta, 'Finally, summer vacation has started').
Forms
Base: とうとうBase adverb form. Indicates that something has happened after a long time or delay. Example: 『とうとう、試験が終わった』 (toutou, shiken ga owatta, 'Finally, the exam is over').