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How to say "Complete" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "complete", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
完遂
かんすい (kansui)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
渾然
こんぜん (konzen)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "complete" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 完遂 and 渾然.
In Japanese, 完遂 (かんすい (kansui)) is typically associated with "complete, accomplish, fulfill (a task)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Emphasizes successfully finishing a difficult or important task, duty, or mission to the very end, often implying overcoming challenges. Commonly used in business or formal settings..
On the other hand, 渾然 (こんぜん (konzen)) maps to "complete unity; perfect harmony; blend; fusion" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Often used in phrases like 「渾然一体. A literal translation of "complete" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "完遂"
彼はどんな困難な任務でも完遂する。
He completes any difficult mission.
Bilingual Context for "渾然"
彼らの演奏は渾然一体となって、聴衆を魅了した。
Their performance blended into a perfect whole, captivating the audience.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼はどんな困難な任務でも ＿＿＿ する。" (Meaning: "He completes any difficult mission.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "完遂" fits here because it means "complete, accomplish, fulfill (a task)" in the context of: "He completes any difficult mission.". "渾然" represents "complete unity; perfect harmony; blend; fusion".