Meaning

Primary

To Arrange

Alternatives

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

Common Word Combinations

  • 少し整理する

    to organize a little

    すっきり整理する

    to tidy up neatly

    しっかり整理する

    to organize properly

Context Sentences

このデータを全て整理するには、時間と労力がかなり必要である。

To organize all this data would require a significant amount of time and effort.

本だなを整理してくれたこと、本当に感謝しています。

I really appreciate that you organized the bookshelf.

ちょっと話を整理させてね。つまり、男の人が浮気をするのはいいけど、女の人がするのはだめってこと?それがあなたの言いたいこと?

So let me get this straight. It’s okay for men to cheat, but not for women. Is that what you’re trying to say?

Kanji Composition