How to say "Last" in Japanese

When translating "last" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 最後 and ようやく. In Japanese, 最後 (さいご (saigo)) is typically associated with "last, end" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents Refers to the final part or moment of something. Contrasts with 最初. On the other hand, ようやく (ようやく (youyaku)) maps to "at last, finally, at length" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Similar to ついに, but often emphasizes the effort or difficulty involved in reaching the outcome, or a slight delay. Usually implies a positive or neutral outcome.. A literal translation of "last" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!