ichidan verb
take off and align neatly
Used specifically for removing items like shoes and placing them side by side in an orderly manner. Often associated with Japanese etiquette of arranging footwear at the entrance.
玄関で靴を脱ぎ揃える。
I take off my shoes at the entrance and line them up neatly.
子どもたちに、靴を脱ぎ揃えるように教えた。
I taught the children to take off their shoes and arrange them neatly.