Translation and Meaning of: 果てる - hateru

The word 「果てる」 (hateru) is a Japanese verb that means "to end," "to finish," or "to extinguish." This expression is used to describe the end of a process or the completion of something in a definitive way. It is often employed in more formal or literary contexts and can also express the idea of exhaustion or extreme fatigue.

Etymologically, 「果てる」 derives from the kanji 「果」, which means "fruit," "result," or "end." This kanji is composed of the radicals 「木」 (ki), which means "tree," and 「果」 which is a pictogram of a tree with ripe fruits, symbolizing completeness or the closure of a natural cycle. In conjunction with the suffix 「る」 (ru), which forms the verb, the expression emphasizes the idea of a definitive end or a state in which something has reached its climax.

The origin of the use of 「果てる」 dates back to ancient times in Japan, where it was common to associate natural phenomena, such as the fall of a ripened fruit, with the concept of inevitable conclusion or end. This cultural association strengthened the term's usage in literary and poetic contexts, where the expression often alludes to the conclusion of journeys or lives.

In modern Japanese, 「果てる」 can have various applications, for example:

Refer to the end of a trip or the conclusion of an intense walk.
Describe physical or mental exhaustion to the point of fatigue.
Transcending to more abstract meanings, such as the end of a dream or aspiration.

Using "hateru" in texts or conversations can give a more dramatic or poetic tone, expanding not only its linguistic application but also its emotional impact on interlocutors. This quality makes the word a popular choice in literary works and Japanese songs.

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Verb conjugation of 果てる

果てる - Positive Form: 終わる
果てる - Negative Form: 終わらない
果てる - Past Form: 終わった
果てる - Future Form: 終わるだろう

Synonyms and similar words

尽きる (Tsukiru) - Finish, exhaust
終わる (Owaru) - Finish, come to an end
疲れ果てる (Tsukarehateru) - estar completamente exausto
果てしない (Hateshinai) - infinite, endless
果てることがない (Hateru koto ga nai) - Endless, being infinite

Related words

ストレス

sutoresu

stress

疲労

hirou

fatigue; tiredness

化ける

bakeru

appear in disguise; take the form of; change for the worse

ばてる

bateru

being exhausted; be worn out

疲れる

tsukareru

to get tired; get tired

尽きる

tsukiru

to be used; be finished; be exhausted; to be consumed; reach the end

困る

komaru

to be worried; to be bothered

荒廃

kouhai

Doom

朽ちる

kuchiru

to rot

草臥れる

kutabireru

to tire; to wear oneself out

果てる

Romaji: hateru
Kana: はてる
Type: verb
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: finish; have ended; be exhausted; to die; perish

Meaning in English: to end;to be finished;to be exhausted;to die;to perish

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