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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 宀grade 4freq #1200

complete, finish

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

Under the house, a man completes his project, making it the perfect finishing touch to a cozy home.

About this kanji

The kanji 完 means complete or finish. It is primarily used as a noun, but you will see it in various compounds that convey the idea of wholeness or completion. For example, 完全 (かんぜん) means perfection, which you can use when talking about something that is flawless. Another common compound is 完了 (かんりょう), meaning completion, often used in contexts such as finishing tasks or projects. Lastly, 完備 (かんび) refers to being fully equipped or having everything necessary. Note that while 完 does not have a native Japanese reading, it is often used in formal or academic contexts, highlighting its significance in understanding completeness.

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Example sentences

  • 試験が完了しました。

    The exam has been completed.

Meanings across languages

English
complete, finish
Tiếng Việt
hoàn thành, hoàn tất
日本語
完成, 終了
한국어
완전한, 끝나다
中文
完成, 结束
id
lengkap, selesaikan
th
สมบูรณ์, เสร็จสิ้น
es
completo, terminar
fr
complet, finir
de
vollständig, beenden
pt
completo, finalizar

Common compounds

  • 完全かんぜんperfection, completeness
  • 完了かんりょうcompletion, conclusion
  • 完備かんびperfection, full preparation

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