最後
さいご
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
the last, the end
Examples
最後まで頑張ってください。
Please do your best until the end.
📖 How to Use
「最後」means "the last, the end." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「最後」is read as「さいご」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「最後」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「最後」mean in Japanese?+
「最後」means "the last, the end". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「最後」?+
「最後」is read as「さいご」.
Is 「最後」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「最後」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「最後」?+
最後まで頑張ってください。 — Please do your best until the end.
Practice 「最後」 with spaced repetition