まとまり

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JLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

noun

unity; coherence; consistency

usually written using kana alone

Describes a state where parts fit together logically or harmoniously, forming a unified whole. Often used for ideas, arguments, or groups.

彼かれの話はなしにはまとまりがない。

His story lacks coherence.

チームにまとまりが出でてきた。

The team has started to come together.

2

noun

settlement; conclusion; completion

usually written using kana alone

Refers to reaching a resolution or bringing something to a finished state, especially after discussion or negotiation. Often used with つく or つける.

話はなし合あいにまとまりがつき、契けい約やくが成せい立りつした。
The discussion reached a conclusion, and the contract was signed.
なかなかまとまりがつかない問もん題だいだ。
It's a problem that is hard to bring to a resolution.

Usage patterns

〈事こと〉にまとまりがあるfor there to be coherence/unity in something
彼かれの意い見けんにはまとまりがある。
His opinion is coherent and well-organized.
まとまりをつけるto bring something to a settlement/conclusion
話はなし合あいにようやくまとまりをつけた。
They finally brought the discussion to a conclusion.
〈事こと〉にまとまりがないfor something to lack coherence or unity
この文ぶん章しょうにはまとまりがない。
This piece of writing lacks coherence.
〈場ば所しょ〉としてのまとまりcohesion as a group/whole
クラスとしてのまとまりが強つよい。
The class has strong group cohesion.

Kanji

纏wear, wrap, tie

Related words

統とう一いつN2sense 1
統一 emphasizes actively bringing separate elements into one unified system, often institutional or political, while まとまり describes the felt coherence or harmony of a group or idea.
決けっ着ちゃく sense 2
決着 specifically means the final settlement of a dispute or contest, while まとまり describes the broader process or state of things coming together to a conclusion.
一いっ体たい感かん sense 1
一体感 refers to a shared feeling of togetherness among people, whereas まとまり can describe abstract coherence in ideas or arguments as well as in groups.
妥だ結けつN1sense 2
妥結 is a formal term for reaching agreement in negotiations, whereas まとまり is a broader, everyday noun for something coming together, including negotiations.
統とう一いつ感かん
まとまり is a casual, everyday word for things fitting together well, while 統一感 sounds a bit more formal and design-oriented.

Opposites

混こん乱らんN3sense 1
混乱 means confusion or disorder, the direct opposite of the coherence and order that まとまり conveys.

Don't confuse with

まとめN1
まとめ is the noun form of the transitive verb まとめる (to organize/summarize something), while まとまり is the noun form of the intransitive まとまる (for things to come together on their own).
集あつまりN3
集まり means a gathering or collection of people or things, while まとまり refers to the coherence or unity within a group or idea, not merely its assembly.

Written forms

まとまりUsage99%
Usually written in kana. The kanji form 纏まり is rare and may not be recognized by all readers.
纏まとまりUsage1%
Kanji form is uncommon; the kana spelling is strongly preferred in modern usage.

Etymology

Noun form of the verb まとまる (to come together, to be settled). The verb itself is of uncertain origin, possibly related to 円 (まる, 'circle') with an intensifying prefix ま-.