Translation guide
How to express the idea of changing the order, layout, or structure of things in Japanese.
To express rearranging the sequence, lineup, or order of things or people.
The most common verb for rearranging the order of items, such as cards, books, or a list.
I rearranged the books by size.
Please rearrange the data in order of date.
Intransitive counterpart of 並べ替える, focusing on the items themselves being rearranged. Often used in instructions or descriptions.
The icons rearrange themselves automatically.
Literally 'swap the order', used when you change the sequence of a few items.
Let's swap the order of these two paragraphs.
To express changing the physical arrangement of objects in a space.
Common noun/する-verb for rearranging a room, especially furniture and decor. Implies a refresh of the layout.
I rearranged my room over the weekend.
More formal or technical term for rearranging the placement of objects, often used in offices or for equipment.
We rearranged the desks in the office.
Using the loanword 'layout', common in casual and business contexts.
I tried changing the furniture layout.
To express rescheduling or reorganizing appointments or events.
To express changing the order of words in a sentence or text.
I want to rearrange the living room for a change of pace.
Something urgent came up, so I rearranged tomorrow's plans.
I rearranged the report's text to create a logical flow.