ラスト
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use, directly modifying a noun. Common in phrases like ラストチャンス (last chance) or ラストスパート (final spurt).
This is your last chance.
The final scene was the most moving.
2
end; conclusion; last one
Noun use, often referring to the last item, the end of something, or the final part of an event. Frequently used in entertainment contexts (e.g., ラストを飾る).
He picked up speed at the end of the race.
This song is the last one for today's concert.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のラストを飾るto be the highlight that closes out an event
Her song was the closing highlight of the competition.
- ラストまで〈動詞〉to do something all the way to the very end
You couldn't take your eyes off the game right up to the end.
- ラストに〈動詞〉to do something at the very end
The scene where the hero appears at the very end was moving.