Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes
終 / to finish
Kanji for to finish or to end.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | お.わります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
終 carries the meaning to finish or to end.
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How to write 終
Trace 終 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 終
終わりますおわりますto finish/to end
終電車しゅうでんしゃthe last train
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終 in context
会社は5時に終わります。
かいしゃはごじにおわります
The company finishes at 5 o'clock.
終電車は12時35分です。
しゅうでんしゃはじゅうにじさんじゅうごふんです
The last train is at 12:35.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 終 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
終 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/終
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