収まる

おさまる · osamaru · JLPT N1 · verb-godan

to settle into

📦 収まる = 収 (put away, store) + まる (become complete): things get stored and settle into place

The 収 is the same as in 収める (to put away, store). Once items are put away they settle into their spot, so 収まる means to fit into or be obtained.

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