Translation guide
How to express 'reshuffle' in Japanese, covering literal shuffling of cards or papers, and metaphorical reorganization of groups, cabinets, or plans.
To physically mix or rearrange items like cards or documents by shuffling.
Literally 'cut again', used for reshuffling cards after a cut or to redo the shuffle.
Please reshuffle the cards.
To change the composition or roles within a group, such as a cabinet, committee, or project team.
Commonly used for 'reshuffling' a cabinet or organization, implying restructuring.
To change the sequence or priority of tasks, events, or items.
The English 'reshuffle' is often used metaphorically. In Japanese, direct translations like '切り直す' only work for cards. For organizational changes, use '改造する' or '再編成する'.
Uses the loanword 'shuffle' plus 'do again', common in casual contexts.
Let's reshuffle one more time.
Means 'mix again', can be used for shuffling papers or non-card items.
Please reshuffle the papers before distributing them.
The prime minister plans to reshuffle the cabinet.
Means 'reorganize' or 'restructure', suitable for teams or departments.
We reshuffled the project team.
Literally 'swap in/out', used when reshuffling involves replacing members.
We reshuffled the members to strengthen the team.
Means 'reassemble' or 'rearrange', used for schedules, plans, or sets.
I have to reshuffle my schedule.
Literally 'rearrange the order', used for lists or priorities.
I reshuffled the priorities.