結末

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 結末(けつまつ) denotes the ending of a story or the eventual outcome of events.
• Basic usage: It means that the novel ended unexpectedly, causing surprise.
  • 小説の意外な結末に驚いた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Result and ending
  • 結果(けっか) can refer to a test or calculation result. 結末 focuses on how something that has unfolded, such as a story or dispute, finally ends.