終始

しゅうし

[shuushi]

Meanings

1.Noun

beginning and end

2.NounNoun・suru

doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end

3.Adverb

from beginning to end; the whole time; throughout; consistently

交渉は終始穏やかな雰囲気で進んだ。

The negotiations proceeded in a calm atmosphere throughout.

彼は会議の間終始無言を貫いていた。

He remained silent throughout the entire meeting.

彼は終始笑顔で対応した。

He responded with a smile the whole time.