すえ（末） (sue-ni): After; following a long process
～すえ（末） (sue-ni)
Meaning
After; following a long process
Formation and usage
Vた／Nの + 末（に）
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Presents the result of prolonged consideration or effort, whether positive or negative.
Examples
長い研究の末に、ようやく目標を達成した。
After a long period of research, I finally achieved my goal.
長い練習の末に、ようやく目標を達成した。
After a long period of practice, I finally achieved my goal.
長い勉強の末に、ようやく目標を達成した。
After a long period of study, I finally achieved my goal.
長い準備の末に、ようやく目標を達成した。
After a long period of preparation, I finally achieved my goal.
長い仕事の末に、ようやく目標を達成した。
After a long period of work, I finally achieved my goal.
How related patterns differ
あげく usually leads to a bad result, while 末 can lead to a good one. かいもなく stresses unrewarded effort; 始末だ evaluates an unfortunate ending. 羽目になる is an unwelcome obligation, whereas ずじまい leaves an intention unfulfilled.