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How to say "Completion" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "completion", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
完了
かんりょう (kanryō)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
完遂
かんすい (kansui)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "completion" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 完了 and 完遂.
In Japanese, 完了 (かんりょう (kanryō)) is typically associated with "completion; termination; finished" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 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".
On the other hand, 完遂 (かんすい (kansui)) maps to "completion, accomplishment, achievement (of a task, duty, etc.)" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Implies successfully finishing a task or goal, often one that was difficult or required persistence. It has a nuance of completing something to the very end. 困難な目標や任務を最後までやり遂げること、達成することを指します。強い意志や努力が伴うニュアンスがあります。. A literal translation of "completion" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context 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.
Bilingual Context for "完遂"
彼は困難なプロジェクトを期限内に完遂した。
He successfully completed the difficult project within the deadline.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "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。" (Meaning: "All updates to the computer basic software were completed, and a message prompting a restart appeared on the screen.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "完了" fits here because it means "completion; termination; finished" in the context of: "All updates to the computer basic software were completed, and a message prompting a restart appeared on the screen.". "完遂" represents "completion, accomplishment, achievement (of a task, duty, etc.)".