終止符 (しゅうしふ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraCommon wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000 Meanings
1
noun
full stop; period
The punctuation mark 。 used at the end of a sentence. Also used metaphorically for a decisive end.
論
に
終
止
符
を
打
っ
た
。
His single remark put an end to the discussion.
2
noun
end; conclusion
Used in the phrase 終止符を打つ (to bring something to an end). The noun itself is rarely used alone for this meaning.
See also: 終止符を打つ
