間に合う

まにあう

To be in time for, to make it

N4verb·maniau

How to remember it

間 (time) に合う (fit) = to fit the time, i.e. make it on time.

Example sentences

  • 走って電車に間に合った。

    はしんででんしゃにまにあった。

    I ran and made it in time for the train.

  • このバスなら会議に間に合うよ。

    このばすならかいぎにまにあうよ。

    With this bus you'll be in time for the meeting.

Usage

Takes に for what you're in time for (電車に間に合う).

Related words

遅れる急ぐ間に合わない予定

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