末路(まつろ)

まつろ
noun
end, fate, downfall
formalliterary
1. end, fate, final days, downfall
The final outcome or conclusion of something, often with negative connotations implying decline or ruin.
悲惨(ひさん)な末路(まつろ)を辿(たど)る。
To meet a tragic end.
独裁者(どくさいしゃ)の末路(まつろ)は哀(あわ)れだった。
The dictator's end was pitiful.
欲(よく)に目(め)が眩(くら)んだ者(もの)の末路(まつろ)は、いつも同(おな)じだ。
The fate of those blinded by greed is always the same.

末路(まつろ) typically carries negative connotations, referring to a tragic or unfortunate end.

Common patterns

Usage

Used more for dramatic or literary effect. Implies a decline from a previous state of power or fortune.

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Related Words

Related: 結末(けつまつ) (conclusion, ending)
Related: 最期(さいご) (one's final moments, death)
Related: 行(ゆ)く末(すえ) (future, fate)
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Added 2026.2.4 21:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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