English–Japanese

“tidying” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseiri

Example

机の上を整理します。tsukue no ue o sei ri shi ma su

I tidy my desk.

Illustration for 整理 (tidying)

How to say “tidying” in Japanese

“Tidying” in Japanese is 整理 (seiri).

Covers making a space or set of things orderly by arranging, grouping, or removing what is unnecessary.

Full entry for 整理: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 整理

部屋の整理をします。heya no sei ri o shi ma su

I tidy my room.

仕事を始める前に、頭の中を整理します。shi goto o haji me ru mae ni atama no naka o sei ri shi ma su

I organize my thoughts before starting work.

Tips for using 整理

  • On some Japanese buses, passengers take a 整理券 (seiriken) when boarding, and its number helps identify the fare zone when they get off.

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