済ます
N1すます
済す
[sumasu]
Meanings
1.GodanTransitive
to finish; to get it over with; to conclude
2.GodanTransitive
to settle; to pay back
3.GodanTransitive
to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
Related Words
Examples
手続きを済ませるのに一時間かかった。
It took an hour to complete the procedures.
朝食はコーヒーだけで済ますことが多い。
I often get by with just coffee for breakfast.
用事を済ませてから合流することにした。
I decided to join after finishing my errands.