VocabJLPT N1
last years
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. last years
  2. 2. closing years
This noun refers to the final stage or closing period of something, such as a terminal illness, a war, or an era. It often carries a serious or grave nuance, indicating that the end is near.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

He gave a wry smile and said, "When a system is on its last legs, exceptions pile up everywhere."

Sentence 2

The department head said, "Quality matters most in the final stage of a project — don't let it slip."

Sentence 3

The team lead reported that problems increased in the final stages of the project.

Sentence 4

Mark my words — when this trend finally dies out, everyone's going to go cold on it overnight.

Sentence 5

Hey, the end of summer break is always when homework explodes, right?