Meaning

Primary

To Settle Into

Alternative

To Be Satisfied

Word Type

intransitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

If 納める is "to supply" or "to deliver," then this word is when things have been delivered: so it's to settle into or to be satisfied.

納まる means something or someone has found its right place and settled there. It often implies that there was a prior state of uncertainty or dissatisfaction, but now everything is in its right place.

Like most verbs with まる as okurigana, this is an intransitive verb. That means it happens by itself, with no emphasis on the person or thing that's making something settle or be satisfied.

Reading

おさまる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as 納める.

Context

Context Sentences

金を払うだけで、彼らが納まるとは思えないけどな。

I don't think they will be satisfied with just money.

Kanji Composition