Meaning
Organize, Adjust, Arrange
Used when putting things in order or preparing something to be ready and tidy.
- 整形 — plastic surgery / shaping
- 整理 — tidying up, organizing
- 整頓 — orderliness, neat arrangement
- 整列 — lining up
- 整備 — maintenance
- 調整 — adjustment, coordination
整 combines 正 (correct) and 敕 (command/arrange), reinforcing the idea of correcting or adjusting to achieve proper order. It’s often used in contexts requiring neatness or readiness.
机の上を整えました。
I tidied up my desk.
整備が必要です。
Maintenance is needed.
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