済ます | Japanese meaning

済ます【すます】

Frequency rank: 6,406. – 6,413. (for form すます: 2,224.)

Alsoすます

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to finish; to get it over with; to conclude

This meaning refers to bringing an activity or task to an end, often implying that it was completed successfully or without further delay.

I went home early to finish my work.

to settle; to pay back

This meaning is used when discussing the act of resolving a debt or obligation, often indicating that payment has been made.

I finally settled the money I borrowed.

to get along (without something); to make do with (without)often with でsee also なしで済ます

This meaning conveys the idea of managing or living without a particular item or resource, often suggesting adaptability or resourcefulness.

I’m managing without a new computer.

Example sentences62 results

I thought I could settle it by phone.

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済ます【すます】

Frequency rank: 6,406. – 6,413. (for form すます: 2,224.)

Alsoすます

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to finish; to get it over with; to conclude

This meaning refers to bringing an activity or task to an end, often implying that it was completed successfully or without further delay.

I went home early to finish my work.

to settle; to pay back

This meaning is used when discussing the act of resolving a debt or obligation, often indicating that payment has been made.

I finally settled the money I borrowed.

to get along (without something); to make do with (without)often with でsee also なしで済ます

This meaning conveys the idea of managing or living without a particular item or resource, often suggesting adaptability or resourcefulness.

I’m managing without a new computer.

Example sentences62 results

I thought I could settle it by phone.

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済

N36

意settle (debt, etc.); relieve (burden); finish; come to an end; excusable; need not

訓す.む、-ず.み、-ずみ、す.まない、す.ます、-す.ます、すく.う、な.す、わたし、わた.る

音サイ、セイ

名すむ、なり、わたる

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済ます【すます】

Frequency rank: 6,406. – 6,413. (for form すます: 2,224.)

Alsoすます

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to finish; to get it over with; to conclude

This meaning refers to bringing an activity or task to an end, often implying that it was completed successfully or without further delay.

I went home early to finish my work.

to settle; to pay back

This meaning is used when discussing the act of resolving a debt or obligation, often indicating that payment has been made.

I finally settled the money I borrowed.

to get along (without something); to make do with (without)often with でsee also なしで済ます

This meaning conveys the idea of managing or living without a particular item or resource, often suggesting adaptability or resourcefulness.

I’m managing without a new computer.

Example sentences62 results

I thought I could settle it by phone.

Tatoeba

You cannot do without a good dictionary.

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済ます【すます】

Frequency rank: 6,406. – 6,413. (for form すます: 2,224.)

Alsoすます

Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb

to finish; to get it over with; to conclude

This meaning refers to bringing an activity or task to an end, often implying that it was completed successfully or without further delay.

I went home early to finish my work.

to settle; to pay back

This meaning is used when discussing the act of resolving a debt or obligation, often indicating that payment has been made.

I finally settled the money I borrowed.

to get along (without something); to make do with (without)often with でsee also なしで済ます

This meaning conveys the idea of managing or living without a particular item or resource, often suggesting adaptability or resourcefulness.

I’m managing without a new computer.

Example sentences62 results

I thought I could settle it by phone.

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You cannot do without a good dictionary.

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済

N36

意settle (debt, etc.); relieve (burden); finish; come to an end; excusable; need not

訓す.む、-ず.み、-ずみ、す.まない、す.ます、-す.ます、すく.う、な.す、わたし、わた.る

音サイ、セイ

名すむ、なり、わたる

Details