ラストrasuto

1. prenominal modifierlast; final
   ラスト・オーダーは締め切しめきらせていただきました。↗

   Last call!
2. nounend; conclusion; last one

• Synonym最後さいごNeutralThe most general word for the end or the last of something, as in 「最後の日」; 「ラスト」 is more colloquial and leans toward games, shows and programs.
• SynonymエンドNeutralA loanword for an end, ending or tip, mostly in compounds like 「ハッピーエンド」; 「ラスト」 stresses being last in order.
• SynonymフィニッシュNeutralA loanword for finishing up, completing, or a gymnastics landing, as in 「フィニッシュを決める」; mostly sports, while 「ラスト」 stresses being last.
• Synonym最終さいしゅうNeutralCovers the final round or instance and the last train or bus, as in 「最終電車」「最終回」; works in both speech and writing, where 「ラスト」 is the more colloquial pick.
• SynonymエンディングNeutralA loanword for the closing part of a work, as in 「エンディングテーマ」; mostly film, TV and games, while 「ラスト」 is broader.
• SynonymおしまいCasualColloquial for that's it or done for the day, as in 「今日はおしまい」; it can also mean you are done for, which 「ラスト」 never suggests.
• SynonymむすびNeutralThe close of a text or speech, as in 「結びの言葉」, also tying or joining things; 「ラスト」 is broader and not limited to words.
• Synonym終末しゅうまつWrittenWritten prose for the end of a matter or work, also the end of the world, as in 「終末期医療」; weightier than 「ラスト」.
• Synonym末まつNeutralThe tail end or final stretch, as in 「月の末」, also the youngest child; 「の末に」 can also mean after quite a process, a use 「ラスト」 lacks.
• Synonym終わりおわりNeutralThe most common native word for an end, as in 「話の終わり」, also the end of one's life; largely interchangeable with 「ラスト」.
• Related終盤しゅうばんNeutralThe stage near the end of a game or undertaking, as in 「試合の終盤」; it is about the phase, while 「ラスト」 points to the very last moment or item.
• Related終局しゅうきょくWrittenWritten prose for a matter finally being settled, or the end of a go or shogi game; 「ラスト」 is more colloquial and just marks the last one.
• Related末すえNeutralThe tail end or final stretch, as in 「月の末」, also the youngest child; 「の末に」 can also mean after quite a process, a use 「ラスト」 lacks.
• Related結末けつまつNeutralHow a story or affair turns out, as in 「物語の結末」; the focus is the final outcome, while 「ラスト」 can also mean the closing scene.
• Related終幕しゅうまくWrittenThe final act of a play, or figuratively the end of something, as in 「戦争の終幕」; more written and solemn than 「ラスト」.
• Related終結しゅうけつWrittenWritten prose for a dispute or situation being fully brought to an end, as in 「紛争の終結」; 「ラスト」 only says last, not that things are settled.
• Related閉幕へいまくNeutralThe curtain falling or a conference or event coming to a close, as in 「大会が閉幕する」; it names the act of ending, 「ラスト」 the final part.
• Related終点しゅうてんNeutralThe terminus of a line, as in 「バスの終点」; mainly for transport, while 「ラスト」 marks the last in order, not a place.
• Related末尾まつびNeutralThe tail of a text, number or line of people, as in 「文の末尾」; 「ラスト」 means the last one or the close, not tied to writing.
• Related仕舞いしまいCasualColloquial for an end or finish; 「仕舞いには」 means in the end, after all. 「ラスト」 stresses the last one in order.
• RelatedエピローグNeutralA loanword for an epilogue, the closing chapter of a story; mostly literature and drama, while 「ラスト」 covers any last thing.
• AntonymファーストNeutralA loanword for first or the top spot, as in 「ファーストステージ」; the opposite of 「ラスト」 in order.
• Antonym最初さいしょNeutralThe beginning or outset, as in 「最初の一歩」; opposite to 「ラスト」 in sequence, and more versatile than 「ファースト」.

In casual speech, 「ラスト」 fits the last one or the last game or show, as in 「ラストチャンス」. For ends in general, 「最後」 and 「終わり」 are the everyday words, and for the final instance or the last train, use 「最終」. The opposite of 「ラスト」 is 「最初」. The notes above sort out the narrower words for endings of works, games, texts and disputes.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 最後さいご。終おわり。
2. 結末けつまつ。