What does 収まる mean?
収まる is a Japanese verb meaning “to settle into; to be obtained” in English. It can also be translated as “to settle down (into), to settle into (one's position), to be settled (dispute, conflict, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 収まる in kanji, おさまる in hiragana, and osamaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼は外務大臣に収まった。
He was established as Foreign Minister.
最後にはうまく収まるだろう。
It'll come right in the end.
凝った彫刻のしてある鞘に収まった長剣。
A longsword sheathed in an intricately engraved scabbard.