English–Japanese
“finish” in Japanese
How to say “finish” in Japanese
“Finish” in Japanese is 済ます (sumasu).
Describes bringing a task, obligation, or matter to a completed and settled state.
Example sentences with 済ます
昼休みの間に、必要な手続きを済まします。hiru yasu mi no aida ni hitsu yō na te tsuzu ki o su ma shi ma su
I complete the necessary procedure during my lunch break.
Tips for using 済ます
- 済ます (sumasu) also appears in で済ます (de sumasu), which means to make do with or settle for something rather than use a fuller option.
Other Japanese words for “finish”
今日は宿題を終えます。kyō wa shuku dai o o e ma su
I will finish my homework today.
この絵は仕上がりがきれいです。ko no e wa shi a ga ri ga ki re i de su
This painting has a beautiful finish.
この仕事を今日中に仕上げます。ko no shi goto o kon nichi chū ni shi a ge ma su
I will finish this work today.
宿題を済ませます。shuku dai o su ma se ma su
I finish my homework.