Translation guide
To complete the last part of something, often with a final action or detail.
To bring something to an end, especially the final steps.
Transitive verb meaning to finish or complete something. Commonly used for tasks, work, or activities.
Let's go for a drink after we finish off work.
To finish off by adding final touches or completing the last stage, often with care.
As a final touch to finish it off, pour the sauce over.
Causative form of 終わる (to end), meaning to make something end; to finish something off.
I have to finish off this project by the end of today.
To eat or drink the remaining portion.
To end the life of a person or animal, often when already weakened.
To completely tire out or destroy someone's strength or resources.
Avoid directly translating 'finish off' as フィニッシュオフ; it is not natural Japanese. Use context-appropriate verbs or phrases instead.
彼はビールを一気に飲み干した。
He finished off his beer in one gulp.
I finished off a large bowl of ramen.
猟師は傷ついた鹿を仕留めた。
The hunter finished off the wounded deer.