1.
end of a chapter; chapter-end
The closing part of a chapter in a book, especially the summaries or practice problems placed there in textbooks and study guides.
章末に問題がある。
There are problems at the end of the chapter.
章末のまとめを読む。
I read the summary at the end of the chapter.
各章末に練習問題がついている参考書を選んだ。
I chose a study guide with practice problems at the end of each chapter.
Compound of 章 (chapter) + 末 (end). Refers to the tail end of a chapter, most often in the context of textbook material placed there.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 章末問題: end-of-chapter problems
- 章末のまとめ: chapter-end summary
The opposite is 章の初め (the beginning of a chapter).