synonym Comparative
要するに
VS
終局
Differences Between "要するに" and "終局"
Option A
要するに
Meaning
in short, in a word, to sum up, in conclusion
Reading
ようするに (yousuruni)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
色々説明しましたが、要するに、彼は会社を辞めたいのです。
I've explained a lot, but in short, he wants to quit the company.
Option B
終局
Meaning
conclusion, end, final stage (often of a game, incident, or play)
Reading
しゅうきょく (shūkyoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
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Which word fits this context: "(in short, in a word, to sum up, in conclusion)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 要するに: Used to summarize or state the main point after a lengthy explanation. It signals that a conclusion or essential point is coming.
- 終局: 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. (過程、試合、事件、劇などの最終段階や結末を指す。将棋や囲碁の終盤、芝居の終わりなど具体的な文脈で使われることが多い。終焉よりも具体的)
- 要するに: Used to summarize or state the main point after a lengthy explanation. It signals that a conclusion or essential point is coming.
- 終局: 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. (過程、試合、事件、劇などの最終段階や結末を指す。将棋や囲碁の終盤、芝居の終わりなど具体的な文脈で使われることが多い。終焉よりも具体的)
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