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How to say "Completion" in Japanese

Both words can translate to "completion", but which should you choose?

Japanese Option A

完成

かんせい (kansei)
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 完成 and 完遂. In Japanese, 完成 (かんせい (kansei)) is typically associated with "completion; perfection; accomplishment" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to completion, perfection, or accomplishment of a product, project, or setup. Often used as 完成させる or 完成品. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Completion! "The cake for Haruka-san is complete!" ...っ, T-To make a cake just for me! B-But our relationship won't be "complete" until you marry me!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんせい(完成)!『ハルカさんのための特製ケーキが完成しました!』って…っ, 私のためだけにケーキを完成させるなんて!でもね、私たちが結婚するまで、私たちの関係は『未完成』なんだからね!』. 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 "完成"
三年以上の歳月をかけて建設されていた新しいサッカースタジアムが、ついに来月_______します。
The new soccer stadium, which had been under construction for over three years, will finally be completed next month.
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: "三年以上の歳月をかけて建設されていた新しいサッカースタジアムが、ついに来月_______します。" (Meaning: "The new soccer stadium, which had been under construction for over three years, will finally be completed next month.")
🎉 Correct Answer!

Remember: "完成" fits here because it means "completion; perfection; accomplishment" in the context of: "The new soccer stadium, which had been under construction for over three years, will finally be completed next month.". "完遂" represents "completion, accomplishment, achievement (of a task, duty, etc.)".

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