Japanese Word · Intermediate
おしまい
the end of something
Pronunciation: [o̞ɕima̠i]
Meaning
the end of something
Example
笑ったらおしまいだよ。
If you laugh, we're done for / it's all over / we're screwed.
Practice tips
- Practice おしまい out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.