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How to say "Conclusion" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "conclusion", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
断定
だんてい (dantei)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
終局
しゅうきょく (shūkyoku)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "conclusion" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 断定 and 終局.
In Japanese, 断定 (だんてい (dantei)) is typically associated with "conclusion, decision, assertion, definite judgment" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To make a definitive judgment or conclusion about something, often based on evidence or reasoning. 証拠や推論に基づいて、はっきりと判断を下すこと。.
On the other hand, 終局 (しゅうきょく (shūkyoku)) maps to "conclusion, end, final stage (often of a game, incident, or play)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to the final stage or conclusion of a process, game, or event. Often used in specific contexts like a game of shogi or go, or a play. Less abstract than 終焉.. A literal translation of "conclusion" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "断定"
証拠が不足しているため、犯人を断定することはできない。
Due to lack of evidence, we cannot definitively conclude who the culprit is.
Bilingual Context for "終局"
チェスの終局は読み切れないほど複雑だ。
The endgame of chess is so complex that it's impossible to predict.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "証拠が不足しているため、犯人を ＿＿＿ することはできない。" (Meaning: "Due to lack of evidence, we cannot definitively conclude who the culprit is.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "断定" fits here because it means "conclusion, decision, assertion, definite judgment" in the context of: "Due to lack of evidence, we cannot definitively conclude who the culprit is.". "終局" represents "conclusion, end, final stage (often of a game, incident, or play)".