Quick answer
済 is the kanji for "Finish". A common reading is す.む (sumu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Finish
Also : Settle (debt) · Relieve (burden) · Excusable
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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