ultimately

最終的に、結局

すべてが起きたあとや、すべてを考えた末の結果を表す。

やさしい英語で： In the end, after everything else has happened or been considered.

• Ultimately, we decided to stay.
• The plan ultimately failed because it cost too much.
• You are ultimately responsible for your own choices.

類義語： in the end, eventually, finally

よく使う表現： ultimately responsible, ultimately decide, ultimately fail, ultimately depend on

何よりも、最も重要なのは

いちばん大切な行動や考えを示すときに使う。

やさしい英語で： Used to introduce the action or point that matters most.

• Ultimately, you need to keep everyone safe.
• We can discuss details, but ultimately we must choose a leader.
• Ultimately, what matters is whether the children learn.

類義語： above all, most importantly

よく使う表現： ultimately what matters, ultimately we must, ultimately you need

最後に

いくつかの項目を挙げるとき、最後の項目を示す。

やさしい英語で： Used to introduce the last point in a list.

• Firstly, check the price; secondly, check the quality; ultimately, check the warranty.
• We discuss costs, timing, and ultimately staffing.
• Firstly, we need chairs; secondly, tables; ultimately, a place to put them.

類義語： lastly, finally

反対語： firstly

よく使う表現： and ultimately, ultimately we consider