済ます
N1すます
済す
[sumasu]
Definitions
1.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to finish; to get it over with; to conclude
2.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to settle; to pay back
3.Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
Example Sentences
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.