Meaning and Usage
"完成" (かんせい) means "completion" or "to complete" something. It is often used to describe the finishing of projects, works, or tasks. It can refer to both physical objects and abstract achievements.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "完成" in work or school settings when discussing the completion of assignments, projects, or creative works. It can also describe the quality or degree of completion, as in "完成度" (degree of completion).
Collocations and Patterns
- 完成する: to complete (an action verb form)
- 完成度が高い: high degree of completion or quality
- 完成品: finished product
- 完成までに時間がかかる: it takes time until completion
Register and Nuance
"完成" is a neutral and formal word suitable for both spoken and written Japanese. It is commonly used in business, academic, and everyday contexts without sounding overly casual or stiff.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "完成" with "終了" (しゅうりょう), which means "end" or "finish" but often implies stopping rather than successfully completing. "完成" emphasizes that something is fully finished and ready.