expression
in the end; finally; on top of that
Used to introduce a final, often extreme or unexpected, result or addition in a sequence. Often carries a nuance of 'even' or 'to top it off'.
彼は仕事を失い、果ては家まで失った。
He lost his job, and in the end even lost his house.
雨が降り、風が吹き、果ては雪まで降
It rained, the wind blew, and on top of that it even started snowing.