Mastering ~あげく (~ageku): Expressing Negative Outcomes After Effort
Japanese Grammar Template Meaning & Usage ✨ Basic Meaning “in the end,” “after much,” “after doing X for a long time, Y happened (negative outcome)” 🎯 Primary Function To indicate that a negative or undesirable result occurred after a lengthy process, repeated action, or much effort. It often carries a nuance of frustration or disappointment. […]