間に合った
maniatta
In Japanese, "I made it" is translated as 間に合った (maniatta).
This phrase is used specifically when you have successfully met a deadline, caught a train or arrived before a time limit expires. Unlike the English 'I made it', which can also mean 'I succeeded in a difficult task', 間に合った focuses specifically on the temporal aspect of being on time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite form of 間に合った is 間に合いました (maniaimashita), which should be used when speaking to superiors or in formal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
maniatta
Did you know?
- In a professional Japanese setting, saying 間に合いました is often accompanied by a slight bow to apologize for the close call, even if you were technically on time.
- The word 間 in 間に合った literally refers to the space or interval between two points. This reflects a Japanese linguistic tendency to view time as a physical gap that one must 'fit' into.
- While 間に合った means you were on time, Japanese has a different word 間に合わせ for something that is 'make-shift' or 'just enough to get by' because it was done in a rush.
Examples in context
- ギリギリセーフで間に合った。I made it just in time.This sentence shows how to use 間に合った to describe arriving just in time.Tatoeba #12447643 by small_snow, translation #12479829 by Lumi
- 「卒業論文間に合ったの？」「はい。なんとか」「じゃぁ、今日ゆっくり寝れるね」「いいえ。明日テストです」"Did you finish your graduation thesis on time?" "Yes. I made it." "You can sleep well today, then." "No. I have a test tomorrow."This conversation uses 間に合った to confirm the completion of a graduation thesis on time.Tatoeba #8564847 by small_snow, translation #10906034 by SomeHungryBois
- やった！試験に合格した！Yes! I passed the exam!
- やったぜ！ついにゴールした！I made it! I finally reached the goal!
- 電車に間に合った。Densha ni maniaita.I made it to the train.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are meeting at a cafe after a busy morning.
- 健太 Kenta約束の時間に間に合ったよ。Yakusoku no jikan ni maniaita yo.I made it in time for our appointment.
- 陽葵 Himariよかった！急いで来たんだね。Yokatta! Isoide kita nda ne.That's good! You must have hurried.
- 健太 Kentaうん、間に合って本当に安心した。Un, maniaite hontou ni anshin shita.Yeah, I'm really relieved I made it.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、お疲れ様。Kenta-kun, otsukaresama.Good job, Kenta.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
