Translation guide
The English verb "conclude" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: to finish something, to decide after reasoning, and to formally end a speech or meeting. Each meaning has different natural Japanese expressions.
To complete an activity, event, or process.
Transitive verb meaning to finish something you are doing. Used for tasks, work, speeches, etc.
He concluded his speech.
Let's conclude the meeting.
Intransitive verb meaning something ends or finishes. Use when the subject is the event itself.
The meeting concluded.
The event concluded safely.
To wrap up or bring something to a neat conclusion, often with a summary or final remark. Slightly formal.
I will conclude with a final word.
To reach a decision or judgment based on evidence or thought.
To draw a conclusion. The most direct equivalent for logical deduction.
He concluded that the plan was impossible.
To reach the conclusion that... Formal and often used in writing.
To judge or decide. Used when the conclusion involves assessment.
The doctor concluded that he was healthy.
To bring a formal event to a close, often with closing remarks.
We concluded that he was innocent.
I will now conclude with some closing remarks.