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間に合わせる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 間に合わせる.
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1
to make do with; to manage with; to make shift
Examples
この機種は気に入らないが、これで間に合わせなければならない。
I don't like this model but I'll have to make do with it.
2
to get (something) done in time; to have ready (by)
Examples
締め切りに間に合わせるために、私は夜通し働いた。
I worked all night so as to meet the deadline.
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