済(す)む

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to be finished; to be settled; to be sufficient

Example Sentences

  • 用事(ようじ)が早(はや)く済(す)んだので、喫茶店(きっさてん)でゆっくりしよう。
    We finished our business early, so let's relax at the coffee shop.
  • 昼(ひる)ご飯(はん)の残(のこ)りがあるので、夜(よる)は料理(りょうり)しなくて済(す)む。
    I don't have to cook at night because I have leftover lunch. *しなくて済む=don't have to do

Tags

JLPT N3