最後
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 最後
1
Common noun
end; conclusion
Examples
大丈夫、誠実でいれば最後には報われるよ。
I can assure you that honesty pays in the long run.
2
Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
last; final; latest; most recent
Examples
伝説の最後の部分は後世付け加えられたものだ。
The last part of the legend was added later.
3
Expressions; After -tara form, or -ta form followed by "ga"
no sooner than; once; right after (often having negative consequences)
4
Archaic; Common noun
one's final moments
Kanji in this Word
最
12 strokes
Frequency: 82
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
utmost
most
extreme
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もっと.も
つま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
も
後
9 strokes
Frequency: 26
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
behind
back
later
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のち
うし.ろ
うしろ
あと
おく.れる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
こし
し
しい
しり
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