JLPT N3 Intermediate
済ませる
to finish a task or make do with something
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1 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To finish / Get something done
Describes the act of bringing a necessary task or obligation to a conclusion.
Example
市役所 で 手続き を 全部 済ませて きた 。
I went and finished all the procedures at the city hall.
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2 Transitive Ichidan Verb
To make do with / Settle for
Describes satisfying a need using a substitute or minimal solution rather than the standard or ideal option.
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