Meaning

Primary

To Be Finished

Alternative

To Be Completed

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You've seen the word 出来る (to be able to do), which is the first part. Then the second part, 上がる means "to rise." So, think about it this way: once you're able to do something, you rise because you're finished. That's why this verb means to be finished.

Reading

できあがる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is a combination of the readings from 出来る and 上がる. So long as you were paying attention in lessons past, you should be able to read this word as well just by combining those other words.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ドレスが出来上がる

    the dress is finished

    ケーキが出来上がる

    the cake is ready

    絵が出来上がる

    the painting is finished

Context Sentences

工作が出来上がるのに、三日かかりました。

It took three days for the crafts to be completed.

お茶は大体五分で出来上がります。

Tea will be ready in about five minutes.

家は月末に出来上がります。

The house will be completed at the end of the month.

Kanji Composition