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Mimi Kara N2 Grammar: ずにすむ (zu ni sumu)
80. ～ ずにすむ (zu ni sumu)
Meaning: It’s good that there’s no need to do ~
How to use: Vない + ずにすむ
Example sentences:
自動車で転んでけがをしたが、幸い手術はせずにすんだ。
I was injured in a fall, but fortunately did not need surgery.
カメラが壊れたが修理できた。新しいのを買わずにすんでよかった。
The camera was broken but I fixed it. Luckily I didn’t have to buy a new one.
車で送ってもらったので、雨の中を歩かずにすんだ。
Because it was transported by car, there was no need to walk in the rain.
奨学金がもらえるなら、両親から仕送りをしてもらわずにすみそうだ。
If I get a scholarship, I don’t need to receive support from my parents.
Grammar: 済む (sumu)
Meaning: Only ~ is done; don’t go on any longer
Example sentences:
車とぶつかったが、幸い軽いけがですんだ。
I was hit by a car, but fortunately only suffered minor injuries.
修理の費用が思ったより安くすんでよかった。
It’s good that the repair fee is cheaper than I thought.
おわびの手紙だけでは済まないだろう。弁償しなければ。
Just writing an apology letter is not enough. You have to compensate.
大声でどなったら気がすんだ。
After I finished screaming, I felt completely at ease.
