Translation guide
The English word 'arranging' covers several distinct actions: putting things in order, organizing events or meetings, setting up objects in a particular layout, and adapting music. This guide breaks down these meanings and provides natural Japanese expressions for each.
It took time to arrange the data.
To tidy up, put away, or clean up. More about putting things back in their proper place.
おもちゃを片付けてください。
Please put away the toys.
To put something into a proper or neat state, often used for appearance or alignment.
彼はネクタイを整えた。
He straightened his tie.
To plan and make arrangements for something to happen, such as a party, appointment, or travel.
To make arrangements, especially for practical things like travel, tickets, or accommodations.
旅行の手配はもう済みましたか？
Have you arranged the travel yet?
会議室を手配しておきます。
I'll arrange a meeting room.
To prepare or get ready for an event. Often used for parties, meetings, or materials.
パーティーの準備を手伝ってくれますか？
Can you help arrange the party?
To set up or configure, often used for appointments, systems, or parameters.
会議の日時を設定しましょう。
Let's arrange a date and time for the meeting.
To place things in a specific order or pattern, such as flowers, furniture, or items on display.
To line up or arrange objects in a row or pattern. Transitive verb.
本を大きさ順に並べた。
I arranged the books by size.
花をきれいに並べてください。
Please arrange the flowers nicely.
To arrange or position things with a plan, often used for furniture, equipment, or layout.
家具の配置を変えたい。
I want to rearrange the furniture.
Specifically for arranging flowers in a vase (ikebana context).
To adapt a piece of music for different instruments or style.
The standard term for musical arrangement.
この曲をピアノ用に編曲しました。
I arranged this piece for piano.
Loanword from English, commonly used in casual or modern contexts.
彼がその曲をジャズ風にアレンジした。
He arranged the song in a jazz style.
She is good at arranging flowers.