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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

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    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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      (いえ)()るために支度(したく)(ととの)える

      To get ready to leave the house.

      • 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.

      • 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

      To arrange your hair using pins, rubber bands, spray, and a comb.

      • 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 can’t return to the ballroom unless you adjust your attire properly.

      • 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。

      At this restaurant, the chef adjusts the flavor with salt and pepper before serving the food.

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