Completing an action with 〜終わる

To convey the completion of an action, 終(お)わる is attached to the stem of the verb.

Usage

In non-past tense, this means the action will (or will not) be completed. In past-tense, it means the action has (or has not) been completed.

終(お)わる is typically attached to transitive verbs, but may also be attached to intransitive verbs.

See also

• When effort is required to complete an action, 終える is used.
• When an action is started, 出す is used.

Further reading

• Japanese Aspect: the Beginning, Middle, & End of Actions (www.wasabi-jpn.com)

Examples

Drinking completely with 〜終わる

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