終始
N1しゅうし
[shuushi]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
beginning and end
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
doing something from beginning to end; being unchanged from beginning to end
3.adverb (fukushi)
from beginning to end; the whole time; throughout; consistently
Example Sentences
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.