仕遂げる

• Reading: しとげる
• Romaji: shitogeru
• Kanji breakdown: 仕 (shi) — to do, to perform; 遂 (sui/togeru) — to accomplish, to achieve to completion
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.to.ɡe.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To accomplish; to complete; to see through to the end; to carry out successfully despite hardship.

A Group 2 (ichidan) compound verb from 仕 (to perform) and 遂げる (to accomplish, to achieve). It implies completing a task fully and successfully despite challenges or the length of time required. The verb carries connotations of determination and perseverance — seeing something through without yielding. Often used with grand achievements, missions, or lifelong goals.

Examples

1. 彼は三十年かけてその大著を仕遂げた。 He spent thirty years completing that monumental work.
2. 使命を仕遂げた後、彼女はようやく心の平安を取り戻した。 After seeing her mission through to the end, she finally regained her peace of mind.
3. 困難をすべて乗り越えて目標を仕遂げることに意義がある。 There is real meaning in overcoming every hardship and seeing your goal through to completion.

Usage Guide

Context: achievement, literary, personal goals, missions, historical narrative

Tone: resolute

Origin & History

Compound of 仕 (classical performing prefix) and 遂げる (to achieve, to accomplish, from 遂 meaning to pursue to completion). The 遂 character conveys the nuance of following something through to its final conclusion without abandoning it midway.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical–Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Educated