済
済

settle (debt, etc.), relieve (burden), finish, come to an end, excusable, need not

11 strokesFrequency 168JLPT N2Grade 6

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Kun

す.む-ず.み-ずみす.まないす.ます-す.ますすく.うな.すわたしわた.る

Nanori

すむなりわたる

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Common Words

済むすむIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #651
1

to finish; to end; to be completed; to be resolved

Examples
１０時ちょっと前に仕事が済んだ。
We got through the work just before ten.
2

to have a result less severe than expected

Examples
しかし彼に大きなけがはなく、軽い打撲傷で済んだ。
However he wasn't seriously hurt and got away with light bruising.
3

to feel at ease

4

In the negative

to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry

すみません済みませんInterjectionExpressionPoliteUsually kanaFreq #1338
1

Used to apologize or get someone's attention

excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; I beg your pardon

Examples
すみません、この席あいていますか。
Excuse me, is this seat taken?
2

thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much

済みずみすみ済NounNoun suffixFreq #4290
1

Pronounced ずみ only when a suffix

arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished

Examples
鍵のいらない暗証タイプには、お好きな番号を設定できるフリーダイヤル式と、あらかじめ番号が設定済みの固定式とがあります。
For code-type locks that don't need a key, there are 'free dial' systems where you can set any number you like, and fixed types where the number is set in advance.
救済くさいぐさいNounFreq #6170
1

Buddhism

salvation (from suffering based on Buddha's teachings)

気が済む気がすむきがすむExpressionGodan verbFreq #6263
1

to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good

Examples
気が済むまでやってみたら。
You should continue until you're satisfied.
経済けいざいNounFreq #6366
1

economy; economics

Examples
アメリカはサービス経済の国だ。
The U.S. is a service economy.
2

finance; (one's) finances; financial circumstances

3

being economical; economy; thrift

済ますすますTransitiveGodan verbFreq #6620
1

to finish; to get it over with; to conclude

Examples
７時までに彼女は夕食を済ましてしまっているだろう。
By 7:00 she will have eaten dinner.
2

to settle; to pay back

Examples
電話で済まそうと思いました。
I thought I could settle it by phone.
3

Often with で

to get along (without something); to make do with (without)

経済的けいざいてき～な Adj.Freq #8055
1

economic; financial

Examples
私は経済的に困っている。
I am in financial difficulties.
2

economical; thrifty; frugal

救済きゅうさいNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #10709
1

relief; aid; help; rescue

Examples
その老人は貧民救済に多額の金を寄付した。
The old man contributed a large sum of money to the poor.
2

(religious) salvation; (Christian) grace

返済へんさいNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #14104
1

repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption

Examples
我々の借金は我々の返済能力を超えている。
Our debt is more than we can pay.
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