出来上がり
Meanings
1
Refers to the state of being finished or the moment something is completed. Often used for products, dishes, or creative works.
I'm waiting for the dish to be ready.
I'm satisfied with the completion of the work.
2
Focuses on the quality or nature of the finished product. Often used with evaluative adjectives like 良い, 悪い, 見事な.
The workmanship on this furniture is excellent.
The result was better than expected.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の出来上がりを待つto wait for something to be finished
While waiting for the dish to be ready, I tidied the table.
- 出来上がりが〈形容詞〉the finished result is (good/bad/impressive, etc.)
The finished dress turned out really impressive.
- 〈時〉で出来上がりready/finished within a certain amount of time
This soup will be ready in ten minutes.
- 出来上がりを確認するto check the finished result
The craftsman checked the finished piece at the end.