遂げる

• Reading: とげる
• Romaji: togeru
• Kanji breakdown: 遂 (to/sui) — to accomplish, carry out, finally
• Pronunciation: /to.ɡe.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To accomplish; to achieve; to carry out. Implies completing something significant through sustained effort.

A Group 2 (ichidan) transitive verb. Carries a literary or elevated tone, often used for major life achievements or goals. Common collocations include 目的を遂げる (achieve one's aim) and 成長を遂げる (achieve growth).

Examples

1. この地域は急速な発展を遂げた。 This region achieved rapid development.
2. 長年の夢をついに遂げることができた。 I was finally able to accomplish my long-held dream.
3. 彼は困難を乗り越えて目的を遂げた。 He overcame difficulties and accomplished his goal.

Usage Guide

Context: literature, news, academic writing

Tone: elevated

Origin & History

From classical Japanese 遂ぐ. The kanji 遂 means 'to accomplish' or 'to carry through to the end,' combining the radical for movement with completion.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated