遂: the kanji for accomplish
遂 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means accomplish. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
遂 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
遂 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
スイ (sui)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遂行すいこう · suikō | execution; carrying out |
| 未遂みすい · misui | attempt (unsuccessful) |
| 完遂かんすい · kansui | completion |
とげる (togeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遂げるとげる · togeru | to accomplish |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は長年の夢を遂げた。Kare wa naganen no yume o togeta.He achieved his long-held dream.
- 任務を最後まで遂行した。Ninmu o saigo made suikō shita.He carried out the mission to the end.
- この町は大きな発展を遂げた。Kono machi wa ōki na hatten o togeta.This town has developed greatly.
- 強盗未遂で逮捕された。Gōtō misui de taiho sareta.He was arrested for attempted robbery.
- 計画を完遂するまであきらめない。Keikaku o kansui suru made akiramenai.I won't give up until the plan is complete.
Questions about 遂
How many strokes does 遂 have?
遂 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 遂?
The on readings are sui (スイ). The kun readings are togeru (とげる).
What JLPT level is 遂?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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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 遂
- 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.