済む
すむ
sumu
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

済む (すむ (sumu)) means "to finish". The reading is すむ (sumu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to finish

Also : to end · to be completed

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Example Sentences

手続きは一時間で済みました。

てつづきはいちじかんですみました。

The procedure was completed in one hour.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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