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済
済 (readings: さい, す; Japanese kanji) means “to finish / to save”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 経済 (economy).
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宿題はもう済んだ。
しゅくだいはもうすんだ。The homework is already done.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 済 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to finish / to save |
| Readings | さい, す |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 経済 (economy) |
How to read 済
済 is read さい or す depending on the word.
Words with 済
- 経済けいざいkinh tế
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Updated: 2026-08-09