What does 収める mean in Japanese?

to put (into), to put away (in), to put back (in), to keep (in), to store (in), to restore (to its place)

収める (Osameru) — to put (into) · Japanese Dictionary

おさめる

Osameru

Other forms: 納める

収める (Osameru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to put (into), to put away (in), to put back (in), to keep (in)”.

ichidan verb, transitive verbto put (into); to put away (in); to put back (in); to keep (in); to store (in); to restore (to its place)
ichidan verb, transitive verbto include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to publish (in); to capture (on film)
ichidan verb, transitive verbto achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to get; to gain; to win; to make (a profit)
ichidan verb, transitive verbto pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to supply
ichidan verb, transitive verbto accept (a gift or money)
ichidan verb, transitive verbto keep (within a limit)

彼が仲裁してその場は丸く収めた。
He intervened and settled the matter peacefully for the time being.
そのアメリカ映画は大成功を収めた。
That American movie was a great success.
彼はその美しい風景をカメラに収めた。
He took a picture of the beautiful landscape.

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