体言止め（たいげんどめ）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: ending with a noun
Example sentences
- 俳句は体言止めで余韻を残す。 — Haiku often end on a noun to leave a lingering resonance.
- 体言止めで印象を強める。 — Ending on a noun makes the impression stronger.
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- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
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