Vocab Info

N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

(おさ)まるto be in one's place, to be installed, to settle into, to be delivered, to be obtained, to be paid, to be settled, to be sorted out, to lessen (e.g. of storms, pain), to calm down, to be fit tightly into (e.g. a frame), to be sheathed (in a scabbard)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget)

    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to settle down (into), to be installed (in one's rightful place), to be returned (to one's original position)

    3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      3.

      to settle into (one's position), to take up (a post), to occupy (a role)

      esp. 納まる
    4. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      4.

      to be delivered, to be paid (e.g. taxes)

      Only applies to 納まる
    5. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      5.

      to be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.), to be sorted, to subside (e.g. wind), to calm down, to abate

      Only applies to 収まる,

      See Also:

    6. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      6.

      to be satisfied (e.g. with an answer), to consent, to agree

    All Forms

    収まる 【おさまる】納まる 【おさまる】

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      本棚(ほんだな)三百(さんびゃく)(さつ)(ほん)(おさ)りました。

      Three hundred books have been settled into the bookshelf. {to be in one's place, to be installed, to settle into, to be delivered, to be obtained, to be paid, to be settled, to be sorted out, to lessen (e.g. of storms, pain), to calm down, to be fit tightly into (e.g. a frame), to be sheathed (in a scabbard)}

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      会員(かいいん)から会費(かいひ)(おさ)った(こと)確認(かくにん)しました。

      I have confirmed that the membership fee has been paid by the members. {to be in one's place, to be installed, to settle into, to be delivered, to be obtained, to be paid, to be settled, to be sorted out, to lessen (e.g. of storms, pain), to calm down, to be fit tightly into (e.g. a frame), to be sheathed (in a scabbard)}

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      ()()れは(おお)きいから、この大量(たいりょう)荷物(にもつ)(おさ)まるはずだ。

      Since the closet is large, this large amount of luggage should fit tightly into it. {to be in one's place, to be installed, to settle into, to be delivered, to be obtained, to be paid, to be settled, to be sorted out, to lessen (e.g. of storms, pain), to calm down, to be fit tightly into (e.g. a frame), to be sheathed (in a scabbard)}

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      (おっと):「予算(よさん)範囲(はんい)(おさ)まるのなら、結婚式(けっこんしき)()げても()いよ。」

      Husband: "If it fits within the budget, it's okay to have a wedding ceremony." {to be in one's place, to be installed, to settle into, to be delivered, to be obtained, to be paid, to be settled, to be sorted out, to lessen (e.g. of storms, pain), to calm down, to be fit tightly into (e.g. a frame), to be sheathed (in a scabbard)}

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      ()(もの)()(おさ)まる(まえ)(はげ)しい運動(うんどう)をしたため()いてしまった。

      I ended up throwing up because I did intense exercise before the food had a chance to settle into my stomach. {to be in one's place, to be installed, to settle into, to be delivered, to be obtained, to be paid, to be settled, to be sorted out, to lessen (e.g. of storms, pain), to calm down, to be fit tightly into (e.g. a frame), to be sheathed (in a scabbard)}

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