済む

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 済む is read as すむ and means that a task finishes or a matter is resolved.
• Basic usage: It can mark the completion of registration or show that a problem was resolved with only a minor adjustment.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A procedure being completed
  • 受付が済む means that the registration procedure is finished. Example: 受付が済むまで入口で待ってください。
• A small measure being sufficient
  • 調整だけで済む means that a minor adjustment is enough to resolve the matter. Example: 問題は小さな調整だけで済みました。