Japanese

かんそう
Meaning: completing a race; running the whole distance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

完
走

Example sentences

I managed to complete my first full marathon.
マラソンを完走した後は、まさに精疲力尽の状態だった。
After finishing the marathon, I was truly in a state of complete exhaustion.

Usage Notes

Describes completing the entire distance of a race, especially a marathon or long-distance run. Can also be used figuratively for finishing a long project.

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