〜始める / 〜終わる
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Formation
N4TimeNeutral
Meaning
Indicates the completion or end of a specific action. Used with the masu-stem of the verb.
Note
Typically used for actions that have a clear process or duration. Unlike 'yamu' (for rain/snow), 'owaru' focuses on the actor finishing the task.
Examples
この本を読み終わったら、貸してください。
Please lend me this book when you finish reading it.
ご飯を食べ終わってから、宿題をします。
I will do my homework after I finish eating.
使い終わった道具は、元の場所へ戻しておいてください。
Please put back the tools you've finished using to their original places.