Japanese word

収める

Pronunciation

Romajiosameru

Meaning

  • verbput in

Example

本を箱に収めます。hon o bako ni osa me ma su

I put the books in the box.

Illustration for 収める (put in)

More examples

使わない道具は棚に収めておきます。tsuka wa na i dō gu wa tana ni osa me te o ki ma su

I put away tools I am not using on the shelf.

Core concept

Describes placing something inside a container or designated space so that it fits there and stays in order.

Common phrases

  • 箱に収めるbako ni osa me ru

    put in a box

  • 引き出しに収めるhi ki da shi ni osa me ru

    put in a drawer

  • きちんと収めるki chi n to osa me ru

    put away neatly

Similar words

入れるireru: To put something into a container or a specific space.
しまうshimau: To put something away so it is kept in its proper place.
収納するshūnōsuru: To put items into a space for orderly storage.

Definition in Japanese

物を容器や所定の場所の中に入れて保管する。mono o yō ki ya sho tei no ba sho no naka ni i re te ho kan su ru

Word origin

収める (osameru) developed from the native verb 収む (osamu), meaning to put something in its proper place or keep it there.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 入れる (ireru) is more common for simply putting something into a box, while 収める (osameru) often suggests storing it neatly or putting it away.

Other meanings

  • storeverb
  • put awayverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 収め方osamekataway of putting awaynoun

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