N2
てんまつ (tenmatsu)
顛末
circumstances; whole story; full particulars; sequence of events from beginning to end
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the entire sequence of events, from start to finish. Often used in formal contexts when explaining how something transpired, focusing on 'the whole story' or 'all the details'.
📝 Example Sentences
事故の顛末を詳しく報告してください。
Please report the full particulars of the accident in detail.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "顛末"!
彼は、事件の____を警察に包み隠さず説明した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 事件の「顛末」は、事件の最初から最後までを詳細に説明することを指します。
English: The 'tenmatsu' (顛末) of an incident refers to explaining the incident in detail from beginning to end.
English: The 'tenmatsu' (顛末) of an incident refers to explaining the incident in detail from beginning to end.
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