Complete in Japanese
"complete" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "complete". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
complete, finish
Reading: ryou
2 strokes
Where it comes from
Derives from a child's form with arms lowered, representing things ending or completing. Indicates simple conclusion.
What it carries
Symbolizes completion, conclusion, and understanding. Represents things settling and clear comprehension.
Related kanji for "complete"
complete
ri
Combines 'body' (尸) with 'repeat' (復), meaning walking by moving feet. Extended to mean footwear and career history.
complete
sou · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of phonetics. Playing music.
complete
zen
Composed of enter and king. All entering king.
complete
ka · nature
Shape of fruit on tree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for complete?
The most common kanji for "complete" is 了, read as ryou. It means complete, finish. Related kanji: 履 (complete), 奏 (complete), 全 (complete), 果 (complete).
How many strokes does 了 have?
了 has 2 strokes.