noun
hour of death; one's last moments; end of one's life
Refers to the final moments or period just before death. Often used in solemn or literary contexts.
彼は末期に家族に看取られて息を引き取った。
He passed away in his last moments, surrounded by his family.
末期の言葉を聞き逃すまいと耳を澄ませた。
I strained my ears not to miss his final words.