Quick answer
末 is the kanji for "End". The most common reading is すえ (sue). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
End
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 末 represents 'END'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of end.
On-reading: まつ — remember this sound by associating it with end. Kun-reading: すえ.
Example Sentences
月末に報告書を提出します。
つきまつにほうこくしょをていしゅつします。
I'll submit the report at month end.
週末は家族で過ごします。
しゅうまつはかぞくですごします。
I spend weekends with family.
Vocabulary using 末
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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