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ending; conclusion
join; union; connecting
knot; knotting
onigiri; rice ball
論文のむすびでは今後の研究課題を提示した。
In the conclusion of the paper, future research topics were presented.
式典のむすびに校長が短い挨拶を述べた。
At the close of the ceremony, the principal gave a brief address.
この物語のむすびは読者の解釈に委ねられている。
The ending of this story is left to the reader's interpretation.