VocabJLPT N5
finally
Adverb

Also written as 漸と

Definitions

  1. 1. at last
  2. 2. finally
  3. 3. barely
An adverb meaning "finally," "at last," or "barely." It expresses that something was achieved only after a long wait or great effort, often carrying a sense of relief that it happened at all.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I asked so many times, and I finally remembered the name.

Sentence 2

A: Is it finally done? B: Yes, it's done.

Sentence 3

A: Is he coming? B: He's here — finally, look.

Sentence 4

I thought, "We finally understand each other."

Sentence 5

Work is over — I can finally have dinner with my family.