済ませる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 済ませる | 済ませない |
| Polite | 済ませます | 済ませません |
| Past polite | 済ませました | 済ませませんでした |
| Past | 済ませた | 済ませなかった |
| Te-form | 済ませて | 済ませないで |
| Desire | 済ませたい | 済ませたくない |
| Potential | 済ませられるalso 済ませれる | 済ませられないalso 済ませれない |
| Passive | 済ませられる | 済ませられない |
| Causative | 済ませさせる | 済ませさせない |
| Causative passive | 済ませさせられる | 済ませさせられない |
| Volitional | 済ませよう | |
| Polite volitional | 済ませましょう | |
| Imperative | 済ませろ | 済ませるな |
| Conditional | 済ませれば | 済ませなければ |
| Tara conditional | 済ませたら | 済ませなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for finishing a task, meal, or obligation. Emphasizes bringing something to an end, often with a sense of relief or efficiency.
Let's go out after finishing lunch.
今日中にこの仕事を済ませたい。
I want to finish this work by the end of today.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used when settling for something less than ideal, or managing with what is available. Often appears as ～で済ませる.
昼食はおにぎりで済ませた。
I made do with rice balls for lunch.
安い材料で済ませることにした。
I decided to manage with cheap ingredients.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
resolve; settle; bring to a conclusion
Used for settling matters, disputes, or formalities. Often implies bringing an issue to a close, sometimes with a sense of finality.
話し合いで問題を済ませた。
We resolved the problem through discussion.
手続きを早く済ませてください。
Please settle the procedures quickly.
I got my homework done early.
I was busy, so I just had bread for lunch.
I don't intend to settle this with just an apology.