結末(けつまつ)

けつまつ
noun
ending; conclusion; outcome
1. ending; conclusion; outcome; denouement
The final part or outcome of a story, event, or situation. Often implies a resolution or settlement. Composed of 結 (tie, conclude) + 末 (end).
結末(けつまつ)が気(き)になる。
I'm curious about the ending.
この小説(しょうせつ)の結末(けつまつ)には驚(おどろ)いた。
I was surprised by the ending of this novel.
事件(じけん)は思(おも)いがけない結末(けつまつ)を迎(むか)え、関係者(かんけいしゃ)全員(ぜんいん)が驚(おどろ)いた。
The case reached an unexpected conclusion, surprising everyone involved.

USAGE:
結末(けつまつ) refers to the conclusion or final outcome of events, stories, or situations. It is commonly used when discussing narratives (novels, movies, dramas) as well as real-life events.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 結末(けつまつ)を迎(むか)える (to reach a conclusion)
  • 意外(いがい)な結末(けつまつ) (unexpected ending)
  • 悲(かな)しい結末(けつまつ) (sad ending)
  • ハッピーエンドの結末(けつまつ) (happy ending)

SIMILAR WORDS:
結果(けっか) means result or outcome and is more general. 結末(けつまつ) specifically implies the final resolution of a sequence of events. 終結(しゅうけつ) means conclusion or termination and is more formal.

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