ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for writing letters, documents, or notes in a deliberate, often formal manner. Slightly literary or old-fashioned feel.
彼は心を込めて手紙をしたためた。
He wrote a letter with great care.
契約書をしたためる前に、内容をよく確認してください。
Before drawing up the contract, please check the contents carefully.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
A formal, somewhat literary way to say 'to eat' or 'to have a meal'. Often used in written invitations or polite descriptions.
夕食をしたためた後、散歩に出かけた。
After having dinner, I went out for a walk.