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VocabJLPT N1

beginning and end

NounSuru VerbAdverb

Definitions

1. beginning and end
2. doing something from beginning to end
3. from beginning to end

This word means "from beginning to end" or "throughout," and is used as an adverb or noun to describe something that continues consistently the whole time. For example, you might use it to say someone remained calm throughout an entire meeting.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Yesterday's match — we were on the back foot the whole time, weren't we?"

Sentence 2

The news reported that the negotiations were at a stalemate from start to finish.

Sentence 3

He's smiling, but his eyes never are.

Sentence 4

"Did you manage to stay awake through the whole class today?"

Sentence 5

"Were you able to stay calm throughout the interview?"