Japanese Word of the Day
間に合う
ma-NI-au • verb — 5th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to be in time; to make it in time; to arrive or finish before a deadline
Examples
- 電車に間に合いました。
(I made it to the train in time.) - 宿題は今日の夜までに間に合いますか。
(Will the homework be finished in time by tonight?) - 遅れないように、早く行けば間に合います。
(If you go early so you won't be late, you'll make it in time.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 遅れる
- 間に合わない
This word is very common when talking about schedules, transportation, deadlines, and not being late. It often appears with に or までに to show what you are trying to make in time for.
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