～末 (～sue)
Explanation
Express the outcome after a period of time or series of actions; 'after', 'as a result of'.
Formation
Noun + 末
Detailed Explanation
The ～末 grammar point is used to indicate an outcome or result after a period of time, effort, or a series of actions. It can be translated as 'after', 'as a result of', or 'following'. It is typically used with nouns (e.g., '相談の末', '努力の末').
Examples
長い議論の末、ようやく意見がまとまった。
Nagai giron no sue, youyaku iken ga matomatta.
After a long discussion, we finally reached a consensus.
一週間の勉強の末、試験に合格した。
Isshuukan no benkyou no sue, shiken ni goukaku shita.
After a week of studying, I passed the exam.
何度も失敗の末、成功を手に入れた。
Nando mo shippai no sue, seikou wo te ni ireta.
After many failures, I finally achieved success.
彼との別れの末、新しい人生を始めた。
Kare to no wakare no sue, atarashii jinsei wo hajimeta.
After breaking up with him, I started a new life.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.