間に合う

まにあう
Alternative writings: 間にあう
JLPT:N4
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1To arrive or do something in time (to meet a deadline/schedule); to not be late.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

朝の電車に間に合うように早起きした。

I woke up early so I could make the morning train.

試験開始に間に合わなかったので、遅刻扱いになった。

I didn't make it in time for the exam start, so I was marked late.

会議までに資料を印刷して間に合った。

I printed the materials in time for the meeting.

2To be sufficient or adequate for a purpose; to do as much as needed or to make do; to manage.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

このノートパソコンでレポート作成なら十分に間に合う。

This laptop is more than enough for writing reports.

時間がないけど、簡単な料理で間に合うよ。

There's no time, but simple dishes will do.

彼の英語力で今日の打ち合わせには間に合うだろう。

His English should be sufficient for today's meeting.

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