末
(Sue)
after (a long process) / at the end of.
Connection rules
- ＋V-た + 末(に); noun + の + 末(に). Attributive: 〜末の + noun.
- ＋Implies a long or difficult process before the outcome — not just a simple 'after'.
- ＋Common with deliberation verbs: 悩んだ末, 考えた末, 話し合った末.
Examples
1.
長い間悩んだ末、留学することにした。
Nagai aida nayan da sue, ryuugaku suru koto ni shi ta.
After agonizing for a long time, I decided to study abroad.
「after (a long process) / at the end of」
2.
議論の末、結論が出た。
Giron no sue, ketsuron ga de ta.
After much discussion, a conclusion was reached.
「after (a long process) / at the end of」