納める (おさめる): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

納める (おさめる) means to pay / deliver / obtain.

See example sentences below.

納める at a glance

納める

おさめるosameru

N3verb

to pay / deliver / obtain

納めるおさめるosameruN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to pay / deliver / obtain

Example 1

税金を納めるのを忘れないでください。

Translation

Please don't forget to pay your taxes.

Example 2

彼は賞をきちんと納めた。

Translation

He properly accepted the award.