Meaning and Usage
"終点" (しゅうてん) refers to the final stop or terminus of a transportation route such as a train line or bus route. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about travel or commuting.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "終点" when discussing where to get off or the last station on a line. For example, "終点で降りる" means "to get off at the last stop." It can also imply the end of a journey or route.
Collocations and Patterns
- 終点駅 (しゅうてんえき): terminus station, the last station on a train line.
- 終点まで乗る: to ride until the last stop.
- 終点で降りる: to get off at the terminus.
Register and Nuance
"終点" is a neutral term used in both formal and informal contexts. It is straightforward and does not carry emotional connotations.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "終点" with "終わり" (end) which is more abstract. "終点" specifically refers to a physical last stop in transportation, not just the end of something abstract.