to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.)
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納まる収る
おさまる
Verb, Intransitive
1.
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.), to be contained within, to fall within (e.g. a budget)
2.
to settle down (into), to be installed (in one's rightful place), to be returned (to one's original position)
3.
to settle into (one's position), to take up (a post), to occupy (a role)
4.
to be delivered, to be paid (e.g. taxes)
5.
to be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.), to be sorted, to subside (e.g. wind), to calm down, to abate
6.
to be satisfied (e.g. with an answer), to consent, to agree
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すべてのにがスーツケースにおさまるか心配だ。
全ての荷物がスーツケースに収まるか心配だ。
I'm worried if all my luggage will fit into the suitcase.
あらしがおさまって、そらににじがでた。
嵐が収まって、空に虹が出た。
The storm subsided, and a rainbow appeared in the sky.
かれのいかりはなかなかおさまらなかった。
彼の怒りはなかなか収まらなかった。
His anger did not subside easily.
ながねんのどりょくがみをむすび、かれはようやくきぼうのポストにおさまった。
長年の努力が実を結び、彼はようやく希望のポストに収まった。
His years of effort bore fruit, and he finally settled into his desired position.
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