〆

〆

〆: A shorthand symbol in Japanese often used to indicate closing, finalization, or abbreviation, such as "closing a document" or "deadline."

In this sentence, 〆 is used to mean 'the concluding dish' of a meal, highlighting the Japanese custom of ending a meal with a specific dish.

料理の最後に、〆として雑炊を食べました。

At the end of the meal, I had rice porridge as the finishing touch.

Here, 〆 refers to the closure or concluding part of a written letter.

手紙の〆に「敬具」と書くのが一般的です。

It is common to write 'Sincerely' at the conclusion of a letter.

In this context, 〆 indicates the closing or completion of financial records or documents.

この帳簿の〆は来月の末です。

The closing of this ledger is at the end of next month.