Decoded Slug: ～末 (～sue)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～末 (～sue)
～末 (～sue)
Short explanation:
Express the outcome after a period of time or a series of actions; 'after', 'as a result of'.
Formation:
Noun + 末
Examples:
長い議論の末、ようやく意見がまとまった。
Nagai giron no sue, youyaku iken ga matomatta.
After a long discussion, opinions finally came together.
一週間の勉強の末、試験に合格した。
Isshūkan no benkyou no sue, shiken ni goukaku shita.
After a week of studying, I passed the exam.
何度も失敗の末、成功を手に入れた。
Nando mo shippai no sue, seikou wo te ni ireta.
After many failures, I finally achieved success.
彼との別れの末、新しい人生を始めた。
Kare to no wakare no sue, atarashii jinsei wo hajimeta.
After breaking up with him, I started a new life.
Long explanation:
The ～末 grammar point is used to express the outcome or result that occurs after a period of time has passed or after a series of actions have been completed. It can be translated as 'after', 'as a result of', or 'following' in English. It is used with nouns.
