Translation guide
How to express being in the final place in a sequence, ranking, or order in Japanese.
The speaker wants to say that someone or something finished in the lowest rank, such as in a race, exam, or contest.
The most direct and common way to say 'last place' in a ranking or competition. Used for sports, exams, and any ordered results.
He came in last place in the marathon.
My test result was last in the class.
A very casual, slightly childish word for 'last place'. Often used in everyday conversation among friends or family.
I came in last again.
Verb phrase meaning 'to end up in last place'. Useful when describing the outcome.
At this rate, we might end up in last place.
The speaker wants to refer to the very end of a physical line of people or objects.
The speaker wants to indicate the final one left in a set, such as the last piece of cake or the last person to leave.
The speaker wants to express that something is the last chance or final opportunity.
最下位 is the standard, neutral term for last place in a ranking. ビリ is very casual and often used by children or in light-hearted contexts. Avoid ビリ in formal situations.
It's better to avoid saying 'biri deshita' in a job interview.
The English word 'last' can mean 'final' or 'previous'. This entry covers 'final position'. For 'previous' (e.g., 'last week'), use 先週 (せんしゅう) or 前 (まえ).
Please line up at the end.
He was standing at the very back of the line.