終わり
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Base noun form. Refers to the conclusion or finish of something. Often used in phrases like 『終わりです』 (owari desu, 'it is the end') or as part of verbs like 『終わる』 (owaru, 'to end'). Example: 『映画の終わり』 (eiga no owari, 'the end of the movie').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a movie theater discussing the film they just watched.
終わり
おわり
end
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
To remember 『終わり』 (owari, 'end'), think of 'O-wari' as in 'Oh, we're done!' — it sounds like you're announcing the end of something, like a movie or a game.
Cultural Note
『終わり』 is commonly used in daily life, such as at the end of a class, event, or TV show. In Japan, people often say 『終わりました』 (owarimashita, 'it has ended') to signal completion, reflecting a cultural emphasis on closure and order.
Forms
Base: 終わりBase noun form. Refers to the conclusion or finish of something. Often used in phrases like 『終わりです』 (owari desu, 'it is the end') or as part of verbs like 『終わる』 (owaru, 'to end'). Example: 『映画の終わり』 (eiga no owari, 'the end of the movie').