Translation guide
The English verb "conclude" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: to finish something, to decide after reasoning, and to formally end a speech or meeting. Each meaning has different natural Japanese expressions.
To complete an activity, event, or process.
Transitive verb meaning to finish something you are doing. Used for tasks, work, speeches, etc.
彼はスピーチを終えた。
He concluded his speech.
会議を終えましょう。
Let's conclude the meeting.
Intransitive verb meaning something ends or finishes. Use when the subject is the event itself.
会議が終わった。
The meeting concluded.
イベントは無事に終わりました。
The event concluded safely.
To wrap up or bring something to a neat conclusion, often with a summary or final remark. Slightly formal.
最後に一言で締めくくります。
I will conclude with a final word.
To reach a decision or judgment based on evidence or thought.
To draw a conclusion. The most direct equivalent for logical deduction.
彼はその計画は不可能だと結論づけた。
He concluded that the plan was impossible.
To reach the conclusion that... Formal and often used in writing.
我々は彼が無実だという結論に達した。
We concluded that he was innocent.
To judge or decide. Used when the conclusion involves assessment.
医者は彼が健康だと判断した。
The doctor concluded that he was healthy.
To bring a formal event to a close, often with closing remarks.
To close a meeting or conference. Formal.
議長が会議を閉会した。
The chairperson concluded the meeting.
To deliver concluding remarks. Used in speeches or presentations.
最後に結びの言葉を述べます。
I will now conclude with some closing remarks.