An end or conclusion; the close of a matter or situation — the point at which something is concluded.
長年の裁判はついに終局を迎えた。
The long-running trial finally reached its conclusion.
交渉は難航したが、最終的には終局に至った。
Negotiations were difficult, but they ultimately came to an end.
事件の終局を見届けるまで、彼はあきらめなかった。
He did not give up until he witnessed the case's conclusion.
The endgame in games such as go or shogi; the final stage or position of a match.
終局図を研究して、次の一手を考える。
Study the endgame diagram and think about the next move.
終局で一手のミスが勝敗を決めた。
A single mistake in the endgame decided the outcome.