とうとう (Finally)
Finally, After all
JLPT N4
Pattern
とうとう + result
How it works
とうとう means “finally / in the end”, after a long time or process. The result can be good or bad. やっと, by contrast, is for something you wanted and worked for.
Examples
- とうとう 雨が ふりだした。It finally started to rain.
- かれは とうとう 来ませんでした。In the end, he never came.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 2Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.