Used for the final part of a story, event, or process. Often appears in literary or formal descriptions, such as the ending of a novel or a performance.
The ending of the novel was moving.
The incident came to an unexpected conclusion.
Composed of 大 (big, great) and 尾 (tail, end), suggesting a 'grand ending'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination conveys the idea of a significant conclusion.