godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for completing a task, duty, or matter, often with a sense of finality or relief.
宿題を済ませてから遊びに行った。
I finished my homework and then went out to play.
今日中にこの仕
I want to get this work done by the end of today.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Used for settling accounts, debts, or obligations; implies bringing a financial or formal matter to a close.
借金を済ませてすっきりした。
I felt relieved after paying off my debt.
月末までに請求書を済ませなければならない。
I have to settle the invoice by the end of the month.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
get by without; make do without
Often used with で or なしで to mean managing without something that would normally be needed.
See also: なしで済ます
朝ごはんなしで済ませるのはよくない。
It's not good to get by without breakfast.
この問題は話し合いで済ませよう。
Let's settle this problem through discussion (without further action).