間に合う vs 時間に収まる
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 間に合う
Listen to 時間に収まる
| 間に合う | 時間に収まる |
|---|---|
ma-NI-au verb | jikan ni osamaru verb |
| to be in time; to make it in time; to arrive or finish before a deadline | to fit within the allotted time |
How they differ
This emphasizes that an event, speech, or task stays within a set time limit. Unlike 間に合う, it does not usually mean “arrive in time”; it is used when the important point is fitting into the time available.
When to use each
When to use 間に合う: Use 間に合う for general situations where something is completed or reached before it is too late.
When to use 時間に収まる: Use 時間に収まる when the key idea is that something fits neatly within a time limit or scheduled slot.
Side-by-side examples
- 今出れば、電車に間に合う。
(If we leave now, we'll make the train in time.) - このプレゼンは10分に収まった。
(This presentation fit within 10 minutes.)
Register & nuance: 間に合う is broader and more idiomatic, while 時間に収まる is more formal and often used for schedules, talks, and events.