一揃え (ひとそろえ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora揃
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These teacups are sold as a set.
Related words
- セット
セット is a more general loanword for a set or collection, while 一揃え emphasizes a complete, often traditional or matching set.
- 一式
一式 is used for a complete set of items, often in formal or business contexts, and can refer to a larger or more comprehensive collection than 一揃え.
Written forms
一揃え
Standard kanji spelling for a complete set of items.
一揃い
Alternate form with the same meaning; the reading ひとそろい is also common.
Etymology
Compound of 一 (ひと, 'one') and 揃え (そろえ, 'arranging, set'), from the verb 揃える (そろえる, 'to arrange, to make uniform').