It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 了 (ryou)
Meaning: finish
Examples
- 本日の診療は終了しました Medical examinations have finished for today.
- 課長から有給の了解を得た I got consent from the section manager for my paid holiday.
- 車両の査定が終了しました The assessment of the vehicle is finished.
- 一年生の課程を修了したの。 I completed the first-year curriculum.
- 会議はもう終了致しました。 The meeting is already over.
- 候補者の選定が終了しました The selection of candidates is over.
- あとアウト二つで試合終了です The game will be finished after two “outs.”
- 先月、そのコースを修了しました。 I completed the course last month.
- データの送信が完了して、安心した。 I was relieved to have finished sending the data.
- 去年、言語学の修士課程を修了した。 I finished a master’s course in linguistics last year.
- 手続きの完了迄もう少しかかりそうだ。 It looks like it will take a little while until the process is completed.