This is the 5805th most frequent Japanese word.
はては
"はては" means "eventually," "at last," or "ultimately," often used to indicate the final outcome or limit.
In this sentence, 'はては' is used to introduce the ultimate or final stage or conclusion in a sequence of observations, emphasizing the progression to this final point.
彼の言動は奇妙で、はては怪しさも感じる。
His behavior is strange, and ultimately, it feels suspicious.
Here, 'はては' is used to enumerate items in a list, signifying the inclusion of an ultimate or far-reaching aspect, highlighting how thorough or extensive the involvement is.
勉強、仕事、はては趣味にも一生懸命取り組む。
He dedicates himself wholeheartedly to studying, working, and even his hobbies.
In this instance, 'はては' marks the progression to an additional and ultimate consequence, stressing the seriousness or extent of the situation.