VocabJLPT N4
end
NounCounterParticle

Also written as 切り

Definitions

  1. 1. end
  2. 2. finish
  3. 3. bound
  4. 4. delivery date (of a futures contract)
A particle or expression meaning "only" or "just," often implying a sense of limitation or that nothing has happened since a certain point. It can convey that an action occurred only once or that a situation has remained unchanged.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He said "this is the last time," and then showed up again.

Sentence 2

I'm done thinking about this — I'm going to sleep.

Sentence 3

I've already apologized so many times — can we just let this be the end of it?

Sentence 4

Just one more time… no, I'm stopping here today.

Sentence 5

He said "This is it" and got up from his seat.