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済
Finish, Complete, Settle
す-む (su-mu), す-ます (su-masu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
In Japan you'll often see the stamp or label 「済」 on documents. It simply means 'completed' or 'processed,' showing the task is finished.
Memory Trick
Water (氵) washes everything clean once the work is FINISHED. Imagine washing your hands after completing a big project.
Readings
Onyomi: サイ (sai)
Kunyomi: す-む (su-mu), す-ます (su-masu)
Example Words
経済
けいざい (keizai)
Economy
決済
けっさい (kessai)
Payment, Settlement
返済
へんさい (hensai)
Repayment
済む
すむ (sumu)
To be finished
Example Sentence
宿題は もう 済みました。
しゅくだいは もう すみました。
shukudai wa mou sumimashita
The homework has already been finished.