What does 治まる mean?
治まる is a Japanese verb meaning “to be at peace, to calm down” in English. It can also be translated as “to be at peace, to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 治まる in kanji, おさまる in hiragana, and osamaru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
嵐がしだいにおさまってきた。
The storm has gradually abated.
その薬のおかげで彼の腹痛はおさまった。
The medicine relieved him of his stomach-ache.