noun
last years; final days; end of an era
Refers to the closing period of a person's life, a dynasty, a century, or a long-term process. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
江戸時代の末年に動乱が続いた。
Turmoil continued in the final years of the Edo period.
祖父は人生の末年を静かに過ごした。
My grandfather spent the last years of his life quietly.