English–Japanese

“final” in Japanese

Japanese

Also最終的 (saishūteki) · ファイナル (fainaru)

Pronunciation

Romajikesshō

Example

みんなで決勝を見ます。mi n na de kes shō o mi ma su

We will watch the final together.

Illustration for 決勝 (final)

How to say “final” in Japanese

“Final” in Japanese is 決勝 (kesshō).

Refers to the decisive last stage of a competition between the remaining top contenders.

Full entry for 決勝: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 決勝

チームは決勝で力を出し切りました。chī mu wa kes shō de chikara o da shi ki ri ma shi ta

The team gave its all in the final.

Tips for using 決勝

  • In everyday English, final can describe the last exam or the last episode, while 決勝 (kesshō) specifically names the contest that decides the winner.

Other Japanese words for “final”

最終的な決定は先生がします。sai shū teki na ket tei wa sen sei ga shi ma su

The teacher makes the final decision.

明日はファイナルを見ます。asu wa fa i na ru o mi ma su

I will watch the final tomorrow.

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