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収まる

おさまる

Readings

おさまる

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5r, vito fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to fall within (e.g. a budget)
  2. 2.
    v5r, vito settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to be returned (to one's original position)
  3. 3.
    v5r, vito settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to occupy (a role)
  4. 4.
    v5r, vito be delivered; to be paid (e.g. taxes)
  5. 5.
    v5r, vito be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.); to be sorted; to subside (e.g. wind); to calm down; to abate
  6. 6.
    v5r, vito be satisfied (e.g. with an answer); to consent; to agree

Kanji breakdown

収
N44 strokesGrade 6

Example sentences

彼は外務大臣に収まった。

He was established as Foreign Minister.

最後にはうまく収まるだろう。

It'll come right in the end.

凝った彫刻のしてある鞘に収まった長剣。

A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.

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収まるおさまる

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

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