Japanese word

配置

Pronunciation

Romajihaichi

Meaning

  • nounarrangement

Example

机の配置を変えます。tsukue no hai chi o ka e ma su

I change the arrangement of the desks.

Illustration for 配置 (arrangement)

More examples

部屋が広く見えるように、家具の配置を考えます。heya ga hiro ku mi e ru yō ni ka gu no hai chi o kanga e ma su

I consider the furniture arrangement so that the room looks more spacious.

Core concept

Expresses the deliberate positioning of multiple people or things within a space, system, or design.

Common phrases

  • 家具の配置ka gu no hai chi

    furniture arrangement

  • 配置を考えるhai chi o kanga e ru

    consider the arrangement

  • 配置を見直すhai chi o mi nao su

    review the arrangement

Similar words

配列hairetsu: The ordered placement of items in a line, pattern, or structured sequence.
レイアウトreiauto: The arrangement of elements within a space or design for a clear visual structure.
整列seiretsu: The placement of people or things in a straight line or orderly formation.

Definition in Japanese

物や人などを、全体の関係を考えてそれぞれの位置に置くこと。mono ya hito na do o zen tai no kan kei o kanga e te so re zo re no i chi ni o ku ko to

Word origin

The word 配置 (haichi) joins 配 (hai, "distribute") with 置 (chi, "place"), combining the ideas of assigning and placing to describe an organized setup.

Usage tips

  • When discussing a sports team, 配置 (haichi) can describe the players' formation, so the word applies to strategy as well as physical space.

Other meanings

  • placementnoun
  • layoutnoun

Related words

  • 配置するhaichisuruarrangeverb
  • 再配置saihaichirearrangementnoun

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