Translation guide
Expresses that something reaches a finished state. Japanese often uses intransitive verbs or passive-like constructions rather than a direct equivalent of 'be completed'.
The project was completed.
The preparations are completed.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to be completed'. Used for things like buildings, artworks, or projects reaching their final form.
The new bridge was completed.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to be finished' or 'to be ready'. Often used for tangible products, meals, or creative works.
The cake is done.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to end' or 'to be finished'. Used for events, tasks, or periods of time.
Work is completed.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to be finished' with a nuance of quality or refinement. Often used for artistic or crafted items.
The painting turned out beautifully.
To indicate that arrangements, preparations, or a series of steps are finished.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to be in order' or 'to be arranged'. Implies that necessary conditions are met.
Preparations are completed.
Attached to a noun or verb stem to mean 'already completed'. Common in formal or written contexts.
Payment has been completed.
To say that something that needed to be done is now done.
English 'be completed' is often passive, but Japanese typically uses intransitive verbs. Do not directly translate with passive forms like 完成される unless emphasizing an agent.