Meaning

Primary

To Arrange

Alternative

To Put In Order

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means arrange, and the verb version also means to arrange or to put in order. This has to do with putting things in their rightful place, getting affairs in order, or even preparing equipment.

Reading

ととのえる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Everything in your room has finally been put in order. Just as you finish, you hear a crash and turn to see your dog has jumped up onto your desk. "Toto no (ととの)!" you yell as he knocks everything over. Guess you have to arrange it all over again. Dammit Toto.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 体調を整える

    to get oneself in good physical shape

    形を整える

    to make into a certain shape

    バランスを整える

    to rebalance

Context Sentences

ビエトは、ヒゲを整えるのが上手です。

Viet is good at grooming his beard.

私は心を整えるために、毎朝メディテーションとマインドフルネスをしています。

I practice meditation and mindfulness every morning to center my mind.

ホルモンバランスを整えるために、運動したり、食事のバランスに気をつけたりしています。

I exercise and watch my diet to balance my hormones.

Kanji Composition