未完成
mikansei
The English word "unfinished" can be translated into Japanese as 未完成 (mikansei).
未完成 is used to describe something that is structurally or conceptually incomplete.
Meaning: not finished (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
mikansei
Did you know?
- In Japanese art and aesthetics, the concept of something being 'unfinished' or 'incomplete' is often viewed as a positive trait known as wabi-sabi, where imperfection suggests depth and transience.
- Because 未完成 implies a process that is still moving toward a conclusion, it is a common way to describe a person's character or a burgeoning talent in Japanese media.
- In Japanese architecture, the concept of 'unfinished' spaces is sometimes linked to the Zen philosophy of 間 or 'ma', where the empty or incomplete space is as important as the filled space.
Examples in context
- 映画はまだ終わっていないThe movie is not finished yet
- このプロジェクトは未完成ですが、進展していますThis project is unfinished, but it is making progress.
- まだ宿題が終わっていないI haven't finished my homework yet.
- この絵はまだ未完成です。Kono e wa mada mikansei desu.This painting is still unfinished.
- 未完成のままの計画に悩む。Mikansei no mama no keikaku ni nayamu.I am worried about the unfinished plan.
- 未完成の作品を出品する。Mikansei no sakuhin o shuppin suru.I will exhibit an unfinished work.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are looking at a model kit on the table.
- 結衣 Yui陽太くん、それは未完成なの？Yota-kun, sore wa mikansei na no?Yota, is that unfinished?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、まだ未完成なんだ。Un, mada mikansei nanda.Yeah, it is still unfinished.
- 結衣 Yui完成させるのは大変そうだね。Kansei saseru no wa taihen sou dane.It looks like it will be hard to finish.
- 陽太 Yotaそうだけど、頑張って作るよ。Sou dakedo, ganbatte tsukuru yo.It is, but I will do my best to make it.
