godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be put in order; be tidied up
Intransitive; describes a messy space or scattered items becoming neat and organized, often as a result of someone's tidying action.
部屋がやっと片付いた。
The room finally got tidied up.
机の上はきれいに片付いている。
The desk is neatly in order.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be settled; be resolved; be finished
Used for problems, tasks, or affairs reaching a conclusion or being taken care of. Sense 3 (to be finished) is a natural extension of resolution.
その問題はもう片付いた。
That problem has already been resolved.
仕事が早く片付いてよかった。
I'm glad the work got finished quickly.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be married off
Rare, somewhat old-fashioned use; refers to a daughter being married and leaving the household. Also written as 嫁く.
娘が無事に片付いてほっとした。
I was relieved when my daughter was safely married off.