Translation guide
The English verb "rearrange" covers changing the order or position of things, reorganizing a space, or rescheduling an event. Japanese uses different verbs depending on what is being rearranged.
To put things in a different order or layout, such as furniture, words, or objects.
Literally 'rearrange by lining up'. Used for changing the order of items in a sequence, list, or physical arrangement.
I rearranged the books by size.
Means 'rearrange the layout/placement'. Often used for furniture, room layout, or personnel assignments.
I rearranged the furniture in the room.
To reassemble or reorganize parts into a new arrangement. Used for schedules, teams, or physical components.
I need to rearrange my schedule.
Similar to 並べ替える but slightly more casual. Often used in computing contexts (sorting data).
Please rearrange the data by date.
To change the arrangement of a room, furniture, or belongings to make it neater or more functional.
Specifically means 'rearrange a room' by changing furniture, decorations, etc. Implies a refresh of the interior.
I rearranged the living room over the weekend.
Means 'tidy up' or 'put in order'. Often used when rearranging involves cleaning and organizing.
To organize, sort out. Focuses on putting things in order, often by discarding unnecessary items.
To change the time or date of a planned event.
Standard phrase for 'change the schedule'. Neutral and widely used.
Can we rearrange the meeting?
Literally 'reassemble the schedule'. Implies a more thorough rescheduling of multiple items.
Formal expression for 'reschedule'. Used in business or official contexts.
The English verb 'rearrange' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Using a generic verb like 再配置する (rearrange) can sound technical or unnatural in daily conversation. Choose the verb that matches the specific action.
I rearranged my desk and organized the papers.
I rearranged the closet and sorted clothes by season.
I have to rearrange my travel plans.
We would like to rearrange the date and time of the next meeting.