Translation of Japanese word "間に合う" to English
間に合う
まにあう
[maniau]
IPA: /maniɑu/
How to use
間に合う (maniau) — 'to be on time / make it / suffice'. Group 1. 電車に間に合う — make the train (on time). これで間に合う — this will do / suffice.
🇬🇧 English
to be on time / make it
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 間に合う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): まにあう
Romaji Transcription: maniau
Example Sentences
私は電車に間に合った。
わたしはでんしゃにまにあった。
I made it to the train.
彼女は会議に間に合わなかった。
かのじょはかいぎにまにあわなかった。
She didn't make it to the meeting.
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Common phrases
- 時間に間に合う— to be on time
Frequency rank: #428 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "間に合う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "間に合う" means "to be on time / make it" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "間に合う"?▼
The word "間に合う" is read as "まにあう" (maniau). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Because the train was late, I didn't make it.".
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