〜あげく / 〜あげくに

After all / in the end (often negative result)

Formation

Verb た-form + あげく (に) / Noun + の + あげく (に)

Usage

Expresses that after a long process or deliberation, the result was negative or disappointing. Often used with 悩む, 考える, 議論する.

Example sentences

悩んだあげく、仕事を辞めた。

After much worrying, I ended up quitting my job.

激しく議論したあげく、結論が出なかった。

After intense debate, no conclusion was reached.

長い待ち時間のあげく、入場できなかった。

After a long wait, I couldn't enter.

何度も話し合ったあげく、別れることにした。

After talking many times, we decided to break up.

騙されたあげく、金まで取られた。

After being deceived, I even had my money taken.

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