ζΈ
JLPT N3
Finish, settle
Readings
Onβyomi: γ΅γ€, γΆγ€ (sai, zai)
Kunβyomi: γ(γ), γ(γΎγ) (su(mu), su(masu))
β’ γ(γ) β to finish, to end, to be completed
β’ γ(γΎγ) β to finish something, to settle, to clear
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζΈγ
γγ
finish
ζΈγΎγγ
γγΎγγ
complete
η΅ζΈ
γγγγ
economy
ζ―ζγζΈγΏ
γγ―γγγγΏ
paid
ζΈγΏ
γγΏ
done
Example Sentences
δ»δΊγζΈγΏγΎγγ
γγγ¨ γ γγΏγΎγγ
The work is finished.
η¨δΊγζΈγΎγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγΎγγΎγγ
I finish the errand.
η΅ζΈγεγγΎγγ
γγγγ γ γΎγγγΎγγ
The economy moves.
ζ―ζγζΈγΏγ§γγ
γγ―γγγγΏ γ§γγ
It is already paid.
ζΊεζΈγΏγ§γγ
γγ
γγ³γγΏ γ§γγ
Preparation is done.
Cultural Note
π§ ζΈ carries deep cultural and spiritual nuance in Japanese:
β’ In Buddhism, it reflects purification and salvation β washing away burdens or karma.
β’ In everyday life, it indicates completion and resolution, reflecting the Japanese value of closure, harmony, and diligence.
β’ It appears in major terms like η΅ζΈ (economy) and θΏζΈ (repayment), showing that both society and individuals seek balance and proper conclusion in actions.
β’ In Buddhism, it reflects purification and salvation β washing away burdens or karma.
β’ In everyday life, it indicates completion and resolution, reflecting the Japanese value of closure, harmony, and diligence.
β’ It appears in major terms like η΅ζΈ (economy) and θΏζΈ (repayment), showing that both society and individuals seek balance and proper conclusion in actions.