ichidan verb, transitive verb
collect; gather; complete a set
Used for assembling items into a complete set or gathering things together. Often implies collecting all necessary pieces.
切手を全部揃えるのに何年もかかった。
It took years to collect all the stamps.
必要
Please gather the necessary documents before applying.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
arrange; put in order; prepare
Focuses on organizing or tidying things, or making preparations so that everything is ready.
靴をきちんと揃えて玄関に置いた。
I neatly arranged the shoes and placed them at the entrance.
旅行の前に荷物を揃えておこう。
Let's get our luggage ready before the trip.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
make uniform; make even; match
Used when aligning, leveling, or standardizing things so they are consistent or equal. Common with heights, lengths, or conditions.
髪の長さを揃えてください。
Please trim my hair to an even length.
全員の条件を揃えるのは難しい。
It's difficult to make the conditions uniform for everyone.