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synonym Comparative
料理する
VS
整える

Differences Between "料理する" and "整える"

Option A
料理する
Meaning
to cook; to prepare food
Reading
りょうりする (ryouri suru)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
彼は毎日自分で料理します。
He cooks for himself every day.
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 cook; to prepare food)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 料理する: 食材を使って食べ物を作る行為。 (The act of making food using ingredients.)
- 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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