Verb 終わる (〜owaru)
Explanation
Verbal action is completed; 'to finish', 'to end'.
Formation
終わる (owaru) is a godan (u-verb)
Detailed Explanation
The verb 終わる (owaru) is used to express that an action has been completed or something has come to an end. Despite ending in る, 終わる is a godan (u-verb), so it does not follow the typical ichidan (る-verb) conjugation. It is translated as 'to finish', 'to end' or 'to be over' in English.
Examples
映画が終わったら、家に帰ります。
Eiga ga owattara, ie ni kaerimasu.
When the movie finishes, I'll go home.
仕事が終わるまで、待ってください。
Shigoto ga owaru made, matte kudasai.
Please wait until the work is finished.
パーティーはもうすぐ終わります。
Paatii wa mou sugu owarimasu.
The party will be over soon.
試験が終わったら、友達と遊びに行く予定です。
Shiken ga owattara, tomodachi to asobi ni iku yotei desu.
Once the exam is over, I plan to go out with my friends.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.