noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
General term for the final part or conclusion of an event, story, or process. Often used in formal or narrative contexts.
事件はついに終局を迎えた。
The incident finally reached its conclusion.
終局
The audience shed tears at the final scene.
noun
endgame; final stage of a board game
Specifically used in games like go or shogi to refer to the final phase where the outcome is decided.
終局まで一手も緩めなかった。
He didn't relax his play even until the endgame.