Japanese あげく grammar ageku
Let’s learn Japanese あげく grammar ageku :
Formation :
Nのあげく
Vたあげく
Meaning and how to use :
Expressing the meaning “after a long time mentioned in the previous clause, eventually …”. Often used in the case that implies that the condition lasts long and causes stress.
Examples:
迷ったあげく、彼女は最後の決定を報告しました。
Mayotta ageku, kanojo wa saigo no kettei wo houkoku shimashita.
After a round of considering, she announced the final decision.
考えたあげく、そのようにすることにしました。
Kangaeta ageku, sonoyouni suru koto ni shimashita.
After some thought, I decided to do so.
相談したあげく、彼らは意見を統一しました。
Soudan shita ageku, karera wa iken wo touitsu shimashita.
After a discussion, they were on the same page.
あの夫婦はけんかを繰り返したあげく、離婚しました。
Ano fuufu wa kenka wo kurikaeshita ageku, rikon shimashita.
After having quarreled many times, the couple divorced.
悩んだあげく、やめることにしました。
Nayanda ageku, yameru koto ni shimashita.
After thinking a lot, I decided to give up.
Note: We also use the form 「あげくに」and 「あげくのN」with nouns.
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