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VocabJLPT N4

to be in time (for)

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to be in time (for)
2. to serve (suit, meet) the purpose

This verb means "to be in time" or "to make it" to something, like catching a train or meeting a deadline. It is commonly used in situations where there is a time limit, and you want to express whether someone will arrive or finish before it passes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I actually got everything ready in time for departure!

Sentence 2

Wait, even if we leave now we won't make it?!

Sentence 3

I was late, but at least I made it in time for the final goodbye!

Sentence 4

We'll get this work done by end of day, right?

Sentence 5

If that message had come sooner, we would've had time to prepare!