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3週3日目 かじったとたん
Development・time・result
3週3日目

〜あげく/〜末に

接続:Vた/Nの+あげく・末に
After a long process, there are results
注意 / Note:This group differs in degree and basis of observation: 〜げ is appearance; 〜気味 is a slight tendency; 〜がち is common, or has a negative meaning; 〜っぽい is a quality or habit.
比較 / Compare:Same article: 〜たとたん(に)/〜かと思ったら. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:動た形/名詞の+あげく・末に、〜。〜あげく almost always gives BAD results; 〜末に neutral. The former must be a LONG process.
長く迷ったあげく、断ることにした。
After pondering for a long time, I decided to refuse.
話し合った末に、結論が出た。
After careful discussion, a conclusion has been reached.
さんざん迷った末に、留学することを決めた。
After many hesitations, I finally decided to study abroad.

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