HomeGrammarJLPT N2~末 (~sue)

~末 (~sue)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Express the outcome after a period of time or series of actions; 'after', 'as a result of'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~末 grammar point is used to indicate an outcome or result after a period of time, effort, or a series of actions. It can be translated as 'after', 'as a result of', or 'following'. It is typically used with nouns (e.g., '相談の末', '努力の末').

Examples

Nagai giron no sue, youyaku iken ga matomatta.

After a long discussion, we finally reached a consensus.

Isshuukan no benkyou no sue, shiken ni goukaku shita.

After a week of studying, I passed the exam.

Nando mo shippai no sue, seikou wo te ni ireta.

After many failures, I finally achieved success.

Kare to no wakare no sue, atarashii jinsei wo hajimeta.

After breaking up with him, I started a new life.

Practice

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