終
end · finish
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and winter. Thread ends in winter, ending.
Symbolism
End, final, demise. Represents completion of things.
Component Breakdown
thread + 冬
Words & Expressions
Words written with 終
Four-Character Compounds
一部始終
いちぶしじゅう
full particulars; all the details; the whole story
終始一貫
しゅうしいっかん
consistently; unchangingly; throughout
無始無終
むしむしゅう
everlastingness; eternity
臨終正念
りんじゅうしょうねん
holding the proper state of mindfulness at the moment of death
Proverbs & Idioms
終わり良ければ全て良し
おわりよければすべてよし
All's well that ends well
A good ending justifies everything
Anime & Manga
終わりのセラフ
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
A well-known work with 終 in its Japanese title.
ソードアート・オンライン アリシゼーション War of Underworld 最終章 (2nd Season)
Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld Part 2
A well-known work with 終 in its Japanese title.
かぐや様は告らせたい -ファーストキッスは終わらない-
Kaguya-sama: Love is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-
A well-known work with 終 in its Japanese title.
少女終末旅行
Girls' Last Tour
A well-known work with 終 in its Japanese title.
終末のワルキューレ
Record of Ragnarok
A well-known work with 終 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 終 mean in Japanese?
終 means end, finish.
How do you read 終?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: お.わる、-お.わる、おわ.る、お.える、つい、つい.に (owaru, owaru, owaru, oeru, tsui, tsuini).
How many strokes does 終 have?
終 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 終 a good kanji for a tattoo?
終 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means end, finish. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.