Quick answer
済 is the kanji for "Finish". A common reading is す.む (sumu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Finish
Also : Need Not · Excusable · Relieve (burden) · Settle (debt, Etc.)
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 済 represents 'SETTLE (DEBT, ETC.)'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of settle (debt, etc.).
On-reading: さい — remember this sound by associating it with settle (debt, etc.). Kun-reading: す.む.
Example Sentences
問題が解決済みになりました。
もんだいがかいけつすみになりました。
The problem has been resolved.
経済の動向を分析しています。
けいざいのどうこうをぶんせきしています。
I analyze economic trends.
Vocabulary using 済
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