What does 納める mean?
納める is a Japanese verb meaning “to store to pay, to supply” in English. It can also be translated as “to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.), to achieve (results, success, etc.), to pay (fees, taxes, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 納める in kanji, おさめる in hiragana, and osameru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
書類は全部テープでくくられて金庫におさめられた。
All the papers were taped up and kept in the safe.
資産家は高額の所得税を納めなければならない。
A man of wealth has to pay a lot of income tax.