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British pronunciation/lˈɑːst/
American pronunciation/ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/
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最後の, ラスト

being the final one in a sequence
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final

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After a long day, she finally finished the last chapter of her book.
We live on the last street in the neighborhood.
He was the last person to leave the office that night.
1.1

最後の, 最も不可能な

being the least probable or appropriate choice in a given situation
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He is the last person I would trust with my secrets.
In a survival situation, they were the last individuals I would choose to depend on for help.
Given her fear of heights, she is the last person you ’d expect to go skydiving.
1.2

最後の, 最低の

being at the bottom of a hierarchy or scale
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In our department, he holds the last position, which means he handles the least important tasks.
In the competition, she finished in last place, but she was proud to have participated.
In terms of priority, this project is the last on our list.
02

最近の, 前の

immediately preceding the present time
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I visited my grandparents last weekend.
Last summer, we traveled to Italy for vacation.
We had a team meeting last Friday to discuss our goals.
2.1

最後の, 最近の

referring to the most recent item or event, especially if updates or changes are likely
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Her last painting sold for a record price at auction.
Have you listened to their last album?
His last performance was outstanding, earning him a standing ovation.
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最後の, 最終的な

related to the final moments of life
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His last words were filled with love and appreciation for his family.
In his last breath, he whispered a final goodbye.
In his last moments, he managed to smile and say goodbye to his loved ones.
04

最後の, 最後の

being the sole one left or still in existence
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She was the last survivor of the plane crash.
He held the last ticket to the concert, and his friends were envious of his luck.
After the storm, he was the last survivor from the small village, sharing his story with others.
last
01

最後の, 最新の

used to refer to the most recent time at which an event occurred
last definition and meaning
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The author last published a book two years ago.
The team last won the championship in 2019.
He last played the piano at his grandmother ’s birthday party.
02

最後

used to indicate that something or someone comes after every other item or person
03

最後に, 終わりに

used to indicate that what follows is the final point or statement in a discussion or argument
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Last, the team will provide a summary of the key takeaways from the report.
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01

続く, 持続する

to maintain presence over a period
Intransitive: to last sometime
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Her excitement lasted only a few moments before she realized the reality of the situation.
The meeting lasted for over two hours, much longer than we anticipated.
The concert lasted until midnight, filling the night with music.
02

持つ, 持続する

to remain in a state of good repair or quality
Intransitive: to last | to last sometime
2.1

続く, 持つ

to exist in sufficient quantity until it is no longer available
Intransitive
2.2

持続する, 残る

to remain in a sufficient state for a certain duration
Intransitive: to last sometime
2.3

持ちこたえる, 耐える

to sustain oneself in a challenging situation
Intransitive: to last sometime
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続く, 生き残る

to continue to exist or remain alive
Intransitive: to last | to last sometime
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The old oak tree has lasted for centuries.
In the harsh wilderness, only the most adaptable species can last and thrive.
Wild animals develop survival instincts to last in their natural habitats.
Last
01

最後, 最終

the final instance of seeing, hearing, or mentioning someone or something, often implying no further contact or sight after that point
02

最後

the most recent instance of a specified timeframe
03

最後の

the final person, thing, or event in a sequence, coming after all others
04

ラスト,

a solid form, typically made of wood or plastic, used by shoemakers to shape or repair shoes and boots to a specific size and design
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The shoemaker used a wooden last to ensure the shoe fit perfectly.
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最後, 結論

the concluding comment in a discussion, often implying that no further instances will follow
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After much deliberation, I finally shared my last on the matter.
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最後の瞬間, 最後の呼吸

the final stage in a person's life, indicating the moment of death
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After a long day, she finally finished the last chapter of her book.
We live on the last street in the neighborhood.
He was the last person to leave the office that night.
We missed the last train home, so we had to call a taxi.
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