完: the kanji for complete
完 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means complete. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
完 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
完 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 完成かんせい · kansei | completion |
| 完全かんぜん · kanzen | complete; perfect |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しいビルがついに完成した。Atarashii biru ga tsui ni kansei shita.The new building was finally completed.
- これは完全に間違いです。Kore wa kanzen ni machigai desu.This is completely wrong.
- プロジェクトは来月完成する予定です。Purojekuto wa raigetsu kansei suru yotei desu.The project is scheduled to be completed next month.
- 彼の説明は完全に理解できた。Kare no setsumei wa kanzen ni rikai dekita.I completely understood his explanation.
- 工事が完成に近づいている。Kōji ga kansei ni chikazuite iru.The construction work is nearing completion.
Questions about 完
How many strokes does 完 have?
完 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 完?
The on readings are kan (カン). 完 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 完?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 完
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.