巻末
Meanings
1
end of a book; back of a volume
Refers to the final pages of a book or volume, often where appendices, indexes, or colophons appear. Contrasts with 巻頭 (beginning of a book).
There is an index at the end of the book.
The author's brief biography is printed at the back of the volume.
Usage patterns
- 巻末に〈物〉が付くto have something attached at the end of a book
This reference book has an index attached at the back.
- 巻末に〈物〉を掲載するto include something at the end of a book
The author's profile was included at the back of the book.