Translation and Meaning of: 最後 - saigo
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 最後 (saigo) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: saigo
Kana: さいご
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: last; end; conclusion
Meaning in English: last;end;conclusion
Definition: The end: The end. The end of something or time.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (最後) saigo
The Japanese word 「最後」, transliterated as "saigo", is composed of the kanji 「最」 and 「後」. The kanji 「最」 (sai) means "the most" or "the extreme", and is often used to form superlatives. The kanji 「後」 (go) means "after" or "behind". When combined, these kanji form the noun "saigo", which translates to "last" or "final". The combination of the two characters gives the word a sense of conclusion or termination.
「最後」 has various applications and is common in multiple contexts in the Japanese language. It can be used to denote the end of an event, a series, or a sequence. For example, when referring to the last scene of a movie or the final stage of a process. Additionally, the expression is an integral part of sentences that talk about goodbyes or final moments, giving a tone of closure or conclusion.
Interestingly, the word also carries a certain emotional weight in many circumstances. In everyday conversations or in literature, 「最後」 can be used to describe that which is definitive or irrevocable. This is reflected in human interactions, where final moments are often associated with significant memories or meaningful changes. Its presence in everyday Japanese language highlights the cultural and emotional importance of the concept of ending and closure.
In short, the word 「最後」 represents more than just a clear conclusion to something chronological; it also implies a sense of emotional closure and can even be a catalyst for reflection and introspection. Thus, its use goes beyond the pragmatic and enters the more personal and humanistic realm of human experiences.
How to Write in Japanese - (最後) saigo
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Synonyms and similar words
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "The end: The end. The end of something or time." in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "last; end; conclusion" é "(最後) saigo".
Below is a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or are a variation of the word. "(最後) saigo":
- 終わり (Owari) - End; the conclusion of something.
- 終末 (Shūmatsu) - Final; the end of a period or era.
- 最終 (Saishū) - Final; the last stage of something.
- 末期 (Makki) - Final phase; terminal phase of something.
- 終わり方 (Owarikata) - How to finish; a way to wrap something up.
- 最後期 (Saigo-ki) - Final period; last times of something.
- 最後尾 (Saigo-bi) - Last position; back of a line.
- 最後の瞬間 (Saigo no shunkan) - Last moment; final instant.
- 終局 (Shūkyoku) - Conclusion; end of a process or event.
- 最後の一撃 (Saigo no ichigeki) - Final blow; decisive final action.
- 最後の手段 (Saigo no shudan) - Last resort; final method used in an extreme situation.
- 最後の切り札 (Saigo no kirifuda) - Final card; a resource reserved for the decisive moment.
- 最後の仕上げ (Saigo no shiage) - Final touch; final finish of something.
- 最後の試練 (Saigo no shiren) - Final exam; the last test that must be passed.
- 最後の決戦 (Saigo no kessen) - Final battle; decisive last confrontation.
- 最後の締めくくり (Saigo no shimekuri) - Final conclusion; final wrap-up of a work or event.
- 最後の言葉 (Saigo no kotoba) - Last words; statements made before the end.
- 最後の瞬間まで (Saigo no shunkan made) - Until the last moment; referring to persisting until the end.
- 最後の一歩 (Saigo no ippo) - Final step; last step in a journey or process.
Words related to: 最後
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: あくまで
Romaji: akumade
Meaning:
until the end; until the last; stubbornly; persistently
Kana: イコール
Romaji: iko-ru
Meaning:
equal
Kana: やっと
Romaji: yato
Meaning:
finally; finally
Kana: さいしゅう
Romaji: saishuu
Meaning:
last; Final; closure
Kana: けっきょく
Romaji: kekyoku
Meaning:
In the end; possibly
Words with the same pronunciation: さいご saigo
Example Sentences - (最後) saigo
Below are some example sentences:
彼は最後まで追い込んで勝利を手にした。
Kare wa saigo made oikonde shōri o te ni shita
He fought to the end and got the victory.
He drove to the end and took the victory.
- 彼 - personal pronoun "he"
- は - topic particle
- 最後まで - "to the end"
- 追い込んで - "pursue to the limit"
- 勝利 - "victory"
- を - direct object particle
- 手にした - "conquered"
攻撃は最後の手段だ。
Kougeki wa saigo no shudan da
The attack is the last resort.
Attack is a last resort.
- 攻撃 - means "attack" in Japanese.
- は - is a grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "attack".
- 最後 - means "last" in Japanese.
- の - is a grammatical particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- 手段 - means "means" or "method" in Japanese.
- だ - is a grammatical particle that indicates the end of the sentence and can be translated as "is" or "to be".
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