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N3 Lesson 8: 17/23

(つい)Finally, At last

Structure

ついに + Phrase

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About 遂に

Like とうとう, (つい) is an adverb that is frequently used to mean 'finally', or 'at last'. It will usually come at the beginning of a sentence.

(つい) may be seen equally as often with or without kanji. When compared to 到頭(とうとう), ついに is slightly more formal.

Caution

The kanji (つい) has a meaning similar to 'to get (something) over with'. Due to this, ついに will most often be used to highlight things that have finally happened after a significant period of time, or a long course of events. It will not be used to express things that do not require time or effort.

Examples

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    (つい)論文(ろんぶん)()()げた。

    I finally finished writing my thesis.

    (つい)犯人(はんにん)(つか)まえることができた。

    I was finally able to catch the criminal.

    (つい)借金(しゃっきん)(はら)()えた。

    I was finally able to pay off my debt.

    (つい)(まご)身長(しんちょう)()けてしまった。

    My grandchild outgrew me at last.

    彼女(かのじょ)にプロポーズをする()(つい)()た。

    The day I propose to her has finally come.

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