(すえ)

すえ
noun
end, tip, future
1. end, tip
The final part or extremity of something.
It's cold down to my fingertips.
Small flowers are blooming at the tip of the branch.
It's a story that should be passed down to future generations.
2. future, end result
What will happen eventually; the outcome after a process.
After a long discussion, a conclusion was reached.
After much hardship, they achieved success.
(なや)んだ(すえ)転職(てんしょく)決意(けつい)した。
After much deliberation, I decided to change jobs.
3. end of a period
The final part of a time period (month, year, etc.).
Please submit by the end of the month.
The end of the year gets busy.
The contract expires at the end of this month.

(すえ) indicates the end or conclusion of something.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (すえ)) (after..., at the end of...)
  • (つき)(すえ) (end of the month)
  • (ねん)(すえ) (end of the year)
  • (しゅう)(すえ) (weekend) - note: pronounced まつ in this compound

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