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、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