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整理する

To Arrange

Meaning

To Arrange, To Organize, To Sort

Word Type

する verb, transitive verb

Explanation

When you arrange something with reason you're arranging it. That's why this is to arrange.

Reading

せいりする

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

表に整理する
to organize into a table
きれいに整理する
to organize neatly
全体的に整理する
to organize as a whole
気持ちを整理する
to put one's feelings in order
考え方を整理する
to put one's thinking in order
問題を整理する
to sort out a problem, to summarize the key points of a problem
しっかり整理する
to organize properly
すっきり整理する
to tidy up neatly
少し整理する
to organize a little

Context Sentences

このデータを全て整理するには、かなり時間がかかると思います。

I think it will take quite some time to organize all this data.

ちょっと一回、話を整理させてもらっていいかな？

Can I take a moment to organize your story?

あの社員に、デスクを整理するよう言っておいて！

Tell that employee to tidy up their desk!

Kanji Composition