収まり

おさまり
Alternative writings: 納まり, 治まり
Frequency:
1

A conclusion, end, or settlement; the state of something being settled or coming to an end.

Noun

Examples

何とか話し合いで事の収まりがついた。

Somehow they were able to settle the matter through discussion.

問題が大きくなる前に収まりをつける必要がある。

It's necessary to resolve things before the problem grows too large.

その出来事の収まりがつくまで、みんな気にしていた。

Everyone was worried until the matter was settled.

2

A fitting or harmonious arrangement; balance or how well something fits into place (how neatly something is arranged or fits).

Noun

Examples

新しい家具は部屋にいい収まりがある。

The new furniture fits well in the room.

この箱にはちょうど収まりがいい大きさの物が入る。

Objects of just the right size fit neatly in this box.

話の収まりがつかないと感じたので、別の話題に変えた。

Feeling that the conversation wasn't coming to a good conclusion, I changed the subject.

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