Translation guide
The punctuation mark '.' used to end a sentence. In Japanese, the equivalent is '。' (kuten), but its usage differs from the English period. This guide covers how to express the concept of a full stop in Japanese, including the symbol itself, related punctuation, and metaphorical uses.
Referring to the symbol '.' used at the end of a sentence.
Using 'full stop' to emphasize that something is final or non-negotiable.
Used at the end of a statement to mean 'that's all' or 'period'. Conveys finality.
In Japanese, the standard full stop is '。' (kuten), while '.' (period) is used in English and some technical contexts. When writing Japanese vertically, '。' is placed in the bottom-right corner of its square; horizontally, it's centered. In casual digital communication, the full stop may be omitted entirely, or replaced with a space or line break.
Using ピリオド to refer to the Japanese full stop mark is incorrect. Reserve ピリオド for the English period mark '.' in contexts like programming or English writing.
You put a full stop at the end of a Japanese sentence.
Casual term for the full stop mark '。', often used in everyday speech. Literally means 'circle'.
文の最後にマルを付けてね。
Put a full stop at the end of the sentence, okay?
Loanword from English 'period', used specifically for the English full stop '.' in contexts like typing or coding. Not used for the Japanese '。'.
英文ではピリオドを使います。
In English sentences, you use a period.
ダメなものはダメ。以上。
No means no, full stop.
Literally 'that's the end', used to emphasize that there is nothing more to discuss.
彼はもう来ない。それで終わりだ。
He's not coming anymore, full stop.
Adverb meaning 'flatly' or 'definitively', often used with verbs like 言う to express a firm, final statement.
彼はきっぱりと断った。
He refused, full stop.