Finish in Japanese
"finish" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
了
ryo
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "finish". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
end, finish
Reading: shuu
11 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and winter. Thread ends in winter, ending.
What it carries
End, final, demise. Represents completion of things.
Related kanji for "finish"
finish
ryou
Derives from a child's form with arms lowered, representing things ending or completing. Indicates simple conclusion.
finish
dou
Composed of stand and phonetic. Standing complete.
finish
sai
Composed of water and equal. Making water equal.
finish
ka · nature
Shape of fruit on tree.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for finish?
The most common kanji for "finish" is 終, read as shuu. It means end, finish. Related kanji: 了 (finish), 竣 (finish), 済 (finish), 果 (finish).
How many strokes does 終 have?
終 has 11 strokes.