noun
endgame; final stage; closing phase
Refers to the final part of a game, match, event, or process. Often used in sports, competitions, and narratives.
試合は終盤に入り、両チームとも疲れが見え始めた。
The game entered its final stage, and both teams began to show signs of fatigue.
In the closing phase of the novel, an unexpected truth is revealed.