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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)

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    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,

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    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 fit neatly into the bookshelf.

      • N1

      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’ve confirmed that the membership fees have been paid in full.

      • N1

      ()()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 big, all this luggage should fit inside.

      • N1

      (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 stays within our budget, we can have a wedding.'

      • N1

      ()(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 worked out intensely before the food had a chance to settle in my stomach and ended up throwing up.

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