Vocabulary
What does 収まる (おさまる, osamaru) mean?
収まる (おさまる, osamaru) means to fit neatly, be contained; to settle down, be resolved.
| Reading | おさまる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | osamaru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
収まるおさまる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonosamaru
to fit neatly, be contained; to settle down, be resolved
- 1godan verb · intransitive to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to fall within (e.g. a budget)
- 2godan verb · intransitive to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to be returned (to one's original position)
- 3godan verb · intransitive to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to occupy (a role)
- 4godan verb · intransitive to be delivered; to be paid (e.g. taxes)
- 5godan verb · intransitive to be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.); to be sorted; to subside (e.g. wind)
Example sentences
ようやく騒動が収まった。
The uproar finally died down.
荷物が箱の中に収まった。
The luggage fit neatly inside the box.