Japanese word

仕上げる

Pronunciation

Romajishiageru

Meaning

  • verbfinish

Example

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.

Illustration for 仕上げる (finish)

More examples

味を確認してから、料理を仕上げます。aji o kaku nin shi te ka ra ryō ri o shi a ge ma su

I will finish the dish after checking the flavor.

Core concept

Describes bringing something to completion by carrying out the final steps that make it ready for use.

Common phrases

  • 仕事を仕上げるshi goto o shi a ge ru

    finish the work

  • 原稿を仕上げるgen kō o shi a ge ru

    finish the draft

  • 報告書を仕上げるhō koku sho o shi a ge ru

    finish the report

Similar words

完成するkanseisuru: To become complete and ready for use.
終えるoeru: To bring a task or activity to an end.
やり遂げるyaritogeru: To complete a task despite the effort it requires.
済ませるsumaseru: To complete a task or process, often without focusing on its quality.

Definition in Japanese

作業や作品に最後の手を加え、完成させる。sa gyō ya saku hin ni sai go no te o kuwa e kan sei sa se ru

Word origin

仕上げる (shiageru) combines 仕 (shi, "doing") and 上げる (ageru, "raising or completing"), expressing the act of completing what one is doing.

Usage tips

  • With a time phrase, this verb often emphasizes that the remaining work will be completed by a stated deadline.

Other meanings

  • polishverb

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