Vocab Info

N1 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

(ととの)えるto put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to get ready, to prepare, to raise money

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      1.

      to put in order, to arrange, to tidy up, to fix, to straighten

      esp. 整える
    2. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      2.

      to get ready, to prepare, to arrange, to supply, to assemble, to buy

      esp. 調える
    3. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      3.

      to adjust, to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)

    4. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

      4.

      to work out (e.g. business deal), to arrange (e.g. marriage), to settle

      esp. 調える

    All Forms

    整える 【ととのえる】調える 【ととのえる】斉える 【ととのえる】

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    Examples

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      (いえ)()るために支度(したく)(ととの)える

      I prepare and get ready to leave the house. {to put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to get ready, to prepare, to raise money}

      • N1

      (かあ)さんがキッチンで夕食(ゆうしょく)(ととの)ています。

      Mom is preparing dinner in the kitchen. {to put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to get ready, to prepare, to raise money}

      • N1

      ピンやゴム、スプレーや(くし)使(つか)って(かみ)(ととの)える

      Arrange your hair using pins, rubber bands, spray, and a comb. {to put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to get ready, to prepare, to raise money}

      • N1

      服装(ふくそう)をきちんと(ととの)てからでないと舞踏(ぶとう)(かい)会場(かいじょう)には(もど)れません。

      You cannot return to the ballroom unless you properly adjust your attire. {to put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to get ready, to prepare, to raise money}

      • N1

      この(みせ)では料理(りょうり)提供(ていきょう)する(まえ)にシェフが(しお)胡椒(こしょう)(あじ)(ととの)えることになっている。

      In this restaurant, it has been arranged that the chef adjusts the flavor of the dishes with salt and pepper before serving. {to put in order, to arrange, to adjust, to get ready, to prepare, to raise money}

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