収まる (Osamaru) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget), to settle down (into)”.
Meanings
- godan verb, intransitive verbto fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to fall within (e.g. a budget)
- godan verb, intransitive verbto settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to be returned (to one's original position)
- godan verb, intransitive verbto settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to occupy (a role)esp. 納まる
- godan verb, intransitive verbto be delivered; to be paid (e.g. taxes)
- godan verb, intransitive verbto be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.); to be sorted; to subside (e.g. wind); to calm down; to abate
- godan verb, intransitive verbto be satisfied (e.g. with an answer); to consent; to agree
Examples
彼は外務大臣に収まった。
He was established as Foreign Minister.
彼女の恐怖は次第に収まった。
Her fears gradually quietened down.
最後にはうまく収まるだろう。
It'll come right in the end.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).