N4
すむ (sumu)
済む
to finish, to be completed, to be settled; to suffice
💡 Nuance & Usage:
This verb often indicates that a task or event has come to an end or been completed. It can also mean that a problem has been resolved, or that something is sufficient/enough for a purpose. (物事が終わる、完了する、解決する、または十分である、間に合う、という意味で使われます。)
📝 Example Sentences
今日の仕事はもう済んだ。
Today's work is already finished.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "済む"!
今日の宿題はもう_______か。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「宿題が終わった」という意味で「済む」を使います。自動詞です。
English: You use 'sumu' to mean 'the homework is finished'. It's an intransitive verb.
English: You use 'sumu' to mean 'the homework is finished'. It's an intransitive verb.
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