Meaning and Usage
"出来上がり" (できあがり) refers to the state of something being finished or completed, often used for food, crafts, or any product that has been made. It implies that the item is ready for use or consumption.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in cooking to indicate when a dish is done. It also appears in contexts involving the completion of projects, artworks, or manufactured goods.
Collocations and Patterns
- 出来上がり時間 (できあがりじかん): finishing time, when something will be ready
- 出来上がりを待つ (できあがりをまつ): to wait for something to be finished
- 出来上がりに満足する (できあがりにまんぞくする): to be satisfied with the finished product
Register and Nuance
"出来上がり" is neutral and commonly used in everyday conversation and written language. It is polite and appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 出来上がり with 出来る (できる), which means "to be able to do". Remember that 出来上がり specifically refers to the completion or readiness of something, not ability.