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What is the Kanji for 'Finish' and 'Complete'? | 了

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Finish' and 'Complete', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Finish' and 'Complete' is 了.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Finish, Complete

    Reading

    onyomiりょう

    ryou

    Example Word

    了解: understanding. The Japanese noun '了解 (りょうかい)' means 'understanding' or 'comprehension'. It is commonly used to acknowledge that one has understood a message, instruction, or situation. It is often used in formal or professional settings, such as in the workplace or military, to confirm receipt and understanding of information. For example: I understand「了解です」(りょうかいです). Understood, I will proceed「了解しました、進めます」(りょうかいしました、すすめます). It can also be used in casual conversations to indicate that one has grasped what someone else is saying. Note that '了解' is often used in response to instructions or requests, and it carries a sense of agreement or compliance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    902

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Child

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

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What does 了 mean?

了 means 'Finish' and 'Complete'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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