noun, used as a suffix, noun
Used as a suffix or noun to indicate the end of a period, event, or thing. Common in words like 週末 (weekend) and 年末 (year-end).
週末はいつも映画を見に行きます。
I always go to see a movie on the weekend.
年末の大掃除は大変だ。
The year-end big cleaning is tough.
noun, used as a suffix
Used as a suffix in compound words to indicate a powdered substance, as in 粉末 (ふんまつ, powder). Not used as a standalone word for 'powder'.
See also: 粉末
この粉末は水に溶けやすい。
This powder dissolves easily in water.