〜末に sue ni
〜末に（sue ni）means “after much … / finally, in the end”. Indicates that after a long, often difficult process of doing something, a certain result is finally reached. Formation: V-た + 末に / N(する動詞) + の末に
after much … / finally, in the end
N2Formation
V-た + 末に / N(する動詞) + の末に
Explanation
Indicates that after a long, often difficult process of doing something, a certain result is finally reached. The focus is on the result that emerges at the end of much effort or hesitation.
Examples
Note
Used for results that come after real effort or struggle, so it sounds odd with trivial or instant actions. With a noun, use 〜の末に (often する-verb nouns like 議論・努力).
FAQ
〜末に — what does it mean and how is it used?
after much … / finally, in the end. Indicates that after a long, often difficult process of doing something, a certain result is finally reached. The focus is on the result that emerges at the end of much effort or hesitation.
〜末に — how do you form it?
V-た + 末に / N(する動詞) + の末に
〜末に — any usage notes?
Used for results that come after real effort or struggle, so it sounds odd with trivial or instant actions. With a noun, use 〜の末に (often する-verb nouns like 議論・努力).