This kanji means finish, settle, pay, make do, manage, come to an end, be paid, or suffice.

on readings:
  • sai
kun readings:
  • su
examples:
hensai payment, repayment
keizai economy, economics
kessai settlement of accounts
kyūsai relief, aid. redemption, salvation
使 shiyōzumi used up
ます sumasu finish, settle, pay, make do, manage
sumu come to an end, be paid, suffice

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Last ∆ on 10 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.