Verb 終わる JLPT N4

Formation

終わる (owaru) is a godan (u-verb)

Explanation

The verb 終わる (owaru) is used to express that an action has been completed or something has come to an end. Despite ending in る, 終わる is a godan (u-verb), so it does not follow the typical ichidan (る-verb) conjugation. It is translated as 'to finish', 'to end' or 'to be over' in English.

Example sentences

• 映画が終わったら、家に帰ります。

  When the movie finishes, I'll go home.

  Eiga ga owattara, ie ni kaerimasu.

• 仕事が終わるまで、待ってください。

  Please wait until the work is finished.

  Shigoto ga owaru made, matte kudasai.

• パーティーはもうすぐ終わります。

  The party will be over soon.

  Paatii wa mou sugu owarimasu.

• 試験が終わったら、友達と遊びに行く予定です。

  Once the exam is over, I plan to go out with my friends.

  Shiken ga owattara, tomodachi to asobi ni iku yotei desu.