気(き)が済(す)む

きがすむ
expression
to be satisfied; to feel at ease; to have one's mind put at rest
emotiondaily-life
1. to be satisfied; to feel at ease; to have one's conscience or feelings settled
Describes the state of inner satisfaction or relief that comes when one has done what one feels is necessary or right. Very often used in the negative form 気(き)が済(す)まない (to not feel right about something; to not be satisfied until something is done).
謝(あやま)らないと気(き)が済(す)まない。
I won't feel right until I apologize.
自分(じぶん)で確認(かくにん)しないと気(き)が済(す)まない性格(せいかく)だ。
I have the kind of personality that can't rest until I've checked things myself.
言(い)いたいことを全部(ぜんぶ)言(い)って、やっと気(き)が済(す)んだ。
I said everything I wanted to say and finally felt satisfied.
彼(かれ)は完璧(かんぺき)にやらないと気(き)が済(す)まないタイプだから、いつも残業(ざんぎょう)している。
He's the type who won't rest until everything is perfect, so he's always working overtime.

Composed of 気(き) (mind, feeling) + が + 済(す)む (to be finished, to be settled). The negative form 気(き)が済(す)まない is far more common than the affirmative, used to express a compulsion to do something or dissatisfaction with an incomplete state.

Common patterns

  • 気(き)が済(す)まない: to not feel satisfied; to feel compelled to do something
  • 〜しないと気(き)が済(す)まない: to not feel right until one does ~
  • やっと気(き)が済(す)んだ: to finally feel at ease
  • 気(き)が済(す)むまで: until one is satisfied

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 気(き)が晴(は)れる (to feel refreshed)
Compare: 納得(なっとく)する (to be convinced)
Compare: 満足(まんぞく)する (to be satisfied)
Related: 気(き)が楽(らく) (at ease)
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