323.終

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終

1. Meaning and Reading

  • end, finish
  • Onyomi : しゅう
  • Kunyomi : おわる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 糸 : thread
  • 冬 : winter

Like a knotted thread (糸), or like winter (冬)—the end of a season—symbolizing 'to end' or 'to finish'.

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3. Example Words

終わる おわる
to end

The meeting ends.

終了 しゅうりょう
end

The test ends at three o’clock.