やっと
やっと
adverb
finally, at last
1.
finally, at last
After a long time or much effort.
やっと expresses that something happened after a long wait or much effort, often conveying relief.
MEANINGS:
1. Finally, at last (after waiting or effort)
2. Barely, just (with difficulty)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- やっと終わった: it's finally over
- やっと間に合った: barely made it in time
- やっと分かった: finally understood
- やっと会えた: finally got to meet
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ようやく: finally (more formal, similar meaning)
- とうとう: finally (can be positive or negative outcome)
- ついに: at last (often for significant events)
やっと implies personal relief or satisfaction after effort or waiting.