synonym Comparative
並べる
VS
整える
Differences Between "並べる" and "整える"
Option A
並べる
Meaning
to line up, to arrange, to display (transitive)
Reading
ならべる (naraberu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
本を棚にきれいに並べました。
I neatly arranged the books on the shelf.
Option B
整える
Meaning
to put in order, to arrange, to prepare, to get ready, to adjust
Reading
ととのえる (totonoeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
出かける前に、身支度を整えた。
I got myself ready before going out.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to line up, to arrange, to display (transitive))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 並べる: 人や物を一列にそろえて置くこと。他動詞。「並ぶ」の他動詞形。/ To arrange or place people or objects in a line. Transitive verb. The transitive form of 'narabu'.
- 整える: 乱れたものをきちんと「整理する」、必要なものを「準備する」という意味の他動詞です。/ A transitive verb meaning to 'organize' something messy, or to 'prepare' necessary items.
- 並べる: 人や物を一列にそろえて置くこと。他動詞。「並ぶ」の他動詞形。/ To arrange or place people or objects in a line. Transitive verb. The transitive form of 'narabu'.
- 整える: 乱れたものをきちんと「整理する」、必要なものを「準備する」という意味の他動詞です。/ A transitive verb meaning to 'organize' something messy, or to 'prepare' necessary items.
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