整ととのえる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

put in order; tidy up; straighten

Physical or visual arrangement: making a room, desk, clothes, or appearance neat and orderly. Often written 整える.

• 朝あさ起おきたら、まず布ふ団とんを整ととのえる。

  When I get up in the morning, I first straighten the futon.

• 会かい議ぎの前まえに机つくえの上うえを整ととのえておいてください。

  Please tidy up the desk before the meeting.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

get ready; prepare; arrange

Making something ready or available: preparing a meal, assembling materials, or arranging for something to be supplied. Often written 調える.

• 夕ゆう食しょくの材ざい料りょうを整ととのえる。

  I get the ingredients ready for dinner.

• 旅りょ行こうの前まえに必ひつ要ようなものを整ととのえておく。

  I prepare the necessary things before the trip.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

adjust; regulate

Fine-tuning something to a desired state: adjusting rhythm, breathing, volume, or conditions. Can be written 整える or 調える.

• 走はしる前まえに呼こ吸きゅうを整ととのえる。

  I regulate my breathing before running.

• 楽がっ器きの音おとを整ととのえる。

  I tune the instrument.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

work out; settle; arrange

Bringing a matter to a conclusion: working out a deal, arranging a marriage, or settling an agreement. Often written 調える.

• 商しょう談だんを整ととのえる。

  I work out the business deal.

• 縁えん談だんを整ととのえる。

  I arrange the marriage proposal.