Synonym Comparison
The Nuance Difference: "実施" vs "完了"
Master the exact conceptual boundary between these Japanese terms.
Japanese Term A
実施
じっし (jisshi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Term B
完了
かんりょう (kanryō)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
In Japanese, both 実施 and 完了 are often translated to English but have distinct usages.
実施 (じっし (jisshi)) represents "implementation; execution; practice; enforcement" (Level: N3) and typically represents Refers to the actual implementation, execution, practice, or enforcement of plans/policies. Often used as 実施計画 or 実施する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Implementation! "I will execute the proposal today!" ...っ, T-To implement it so suddenly! B-But... I've been waiting for this moment, so do it beautifully!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『じっし（実施）よ！『今日、プロポーズを実施します！』って…っ, そんな突然実施するなんて！バカ！…微熱でもずっと待ってたんだから、完璧にやり遂げなさい！』.
On the other hand, 完了 (かんりょう (kanryō)) translates to "completion; termination; finished" (Level: N3) and is used for Refers to the completion or termination of tasks, software updates, or legal registrations. Often used as 完了する or 登録完了. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Completion! "Preparation for Haruka-san's happiness is complete!" ...っ, T-To finish all preparations! B-But your love for me must never be "complete". Mixing these up can sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers!
Bilingual Sentence for "実施"
自然災害に備えた防災訓練を、来月の第一土曜日に全住民を対象として_______する予定です。
We plan to implement disaster prevention drills prepared for natural disasters for all residents on the first Saturday of next month.
Bilingual Sentence for "完了"
パソコンの基本ソフトの更新がすべて_______し、画面には再起動を促すメッセージが表示されました。
All updates to the computer basic software were completed, and a message prompting a restart appeared on the screen.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "自然災害に備えた防災訓練を、来月の第一土曜日に全住民を対象として_______する予定です。" (Meaning: "We plan to implement disaster prevention drills prepared for natural disasters for all residents on the first Saturday of next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "実施" fits here because it represents "implementation; execution; practice; enforcement" in the context: "We plan to implement disaster prevention drills prepared for natural disasters for all residents on the first Saturday of next month.".