済: the kanji for finish; settle
済 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means finish; settle. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
済 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
済 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
サイ (sai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 経済けいざい · keizai | economy |
すむ (sumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 済むすむ · sumu | to be finished |
すます (sumasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 済ませるすませる · sumaseru | to finish; to get done |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …日本の経済について学んでいます。Nihon no keizai ni tsuite manande imasu.I am studying about the Japanese economy.
- 宿題はもう済みました。Shukudai wa mō sumimashita.My homework is already finished.
- 買い物を早めに済ませた。Kaimono o hayame ni sumaseta.I finished shopping early.
- 経済状況が少しずつ良くなっている。Keizai jōkyō ga sukoshizutsu yoku natte iru.The economic situation is gradually improving.
- 会議の準備を昨日済ませておいた。Kaigi no junbi o kinō sumasete oita.I finished preparing for the meeting yesterday.
Questions about 済
How many strokes does 済 have?
済 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 済?
The on readings are sai (サイ). The kun readings are sumu (すむ), sumasu (すます).
What JLPT level is 済?
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.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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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 済
- 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.