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.
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.
water given to a dying person to moisten their lips
deathbed adoption of a successor; person adopted on someone's deathbed
Compound of 末 (matsu, 'end') and 期 (go, 'period'). The reading まつご is a regular on'yomi combination.