Japanese

ませる

すませる
Meaning: to finish; to get through with; to settle
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 済ませる 済ませない
Polite 済ませます 済ませません
Past 済ませた 済ませなかった
Polite + Past 済ませました 済ませませんでした
Te-form 済ませて 済ませなくて
Potential 済ませられる 済ませられない
Passive 済ませられる 済ませられない
Causative 済ませさせる 済ませさせない
Imperative 済ませろ 済ませるな

Example sentences

仕事を早く済ませて、映画を見に行った。
I finished my work early and went to see a movie.
宿題をさっさと済ませて、遊びに行こう。
Finish your homework quickly and let's go play.
そうそうに準備を済ませた。
I finished the preparations hurriedly.
正式な手続きを済ませる必要があります。
It is necessary to complete the formal procedures.
母は手際よく夕食の準備を済ませた。
My mother efficiently finished preparing dinner.

Usage Notes

Often used for completing a task, requirement, or necessity, sometimes with the nuance of 'getting it out of the way'.

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