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すます
sumasu
To finish; to settle; to do without
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済ます
すます
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To finish; to settle; to do without
sumasu
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana すます
Romaji sumasu
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What does 済ます mean in Japanese?
The word 済ます (すます) means "to finish; to settle; to do without" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 済ます?
済ます is read as すます (romaji: sumasu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 済ます?
済ます is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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