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済すむ

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Common wordJLPTN4Freq.Top 5,000Pairs with済ませる

Meanings

1

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

finish; end; be completed; be resolved

Describes a process, task, or matter reaching its natural conclusion or being settled. Often used with 無事に or やっと.

2

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

turn out better than expected; get off lightly

Used when a situation resolves with less trouble, cost, or damage than anticipated. Common in the pattern 〜で済む.

3

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

feel at ease; feel relieved

Expresses emotional relief after a worry or obligation is resolved. Often used with 気が済む.

4

godan verb (-mu), intransitive verb

feel sorry; feel guilty

Used in negative constructions (〜ない) to express that one feels uneasy or indebted for causing trouble. Often 気が済まない or 済まない.

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