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収める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 収める

納める
さめ
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #2756
1

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

Examples
書類は全部テープでくくられて金庫におさめられた
All the papers were taped up and kept in the safe.
2

収める only

to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to publish (in); to capture (on film)

Examples
その事典は約50万語の単語を収めている
The dictionary contains about half a million words.
3

収める only

to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to get; to gain; to win; to make (a profit)

Examples
そのアメリカ映画は大成功を収めた
That American movie was a great success.
4

納める only

to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to supply

Examples
資産家は高額の所得税を納めなければならない。
A man of wealth has to pay a lot of income tax.
5

to accept (a gift or money)

6

to keep (within a limit)

7

to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.); to dedicate

8

to subdue; to suppress; to settle

Examples
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.
9

納める only; Suffix

to finish; to conclude; to wind up; to bring to a close

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 337
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

income
obtain
reap
pay
supply
store

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おさ.める
おさ.まる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のぶ
10 strokes
Frequency: 987
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

settlement
obtain
reap
pay
supply
store

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ノウ
ナッ
ナン
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おさ.める
-おさ.める
おさ.まる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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