- sumasu to finish, to get it over with, to conclude; to settle, to pay back; to get along (without something), to make do with (without)
Used in everyday speech and writing to mean completing a task or settling a matter, often implying doing so efficiently or without fuss.
宿題を済ませてから遊びに行く。
Shukudai o sumasete kara asobi ni iku.
I'll finish my homework before going out to play.
昼食は簡単に済ませた。
Chūshoku wa kantan ni sumaseta.
I made do with a simple lunch.
⚖️ Often confused with 済む (sumu), which is intransitive and means 'to be finished,' while 済ます is transitive and means 'to finish something.'
Press the microphone and say: 済ます
Ready to listen
💡 Conjugate the final kana to the い-row before adding ます.
Found in a wide range of contexts. Useful for building reading and listening fluency.
Save personal notes for every word you study — memory hooks, your own sentences, grammar tips, and personal stories.
Synced to your account · Anki export · Accessible on every device
Create Free AccountReview Premium options
Create a free account to sync your level, streaks, and progress across all devices.
Already a member? Sign in →
Sign in or create a free account to keep your history.
Reset mastery for this word?
Review scheduling updates after each session.
Based on JLPT level, kanji complexity & word length.