N3
せいり (seiri)
整理
sorting; organization; arrangement; reduction
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to organizing, sorting out, or discarding unnecessary items to make things neat. Can be used with する as a verb (整理する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Clean up your room! ...っ, D-Don't go thinking I offered to organize your closet just so I could clear space for my own clothes to move in! That was strictly a professional advice!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『身の回りの整理整頓は仕事の基本よ！...っ、べ、別にあんたの部屋のクローゼットを私が優しく整理して、私の私服を置くスペースを確保したいから言ってるわけじゃないんだからね！』
📝 Example Sentences
机の上を綺麗に_______して、作業効率を高めました。
By neatly organizing the top of the desk, I enhanced work efficiency.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "整理"!
引越しを機に、不要な本や衣類を大量に_______しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: いらない物を処分し綺麗に整える「整理（した）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『不要品の整理ね！でもね、あんたのスマホに入ってる私以外の女の連絡先は、今すぐ全部「不要品」として整理（削除）しなさい！』
English: Since it means discarding unnecessary items and making things neat, 'organizing/sorting' (seiri) is correct. Haruka: 'Sorting out unwanted goods! But you know, delete and organize (erase) all other girls' contact info inside your smartphone as unwanted goods right now!'
English: Since it means discarding unnecessary items and making things neat, 'organizing/sorting' (seiri) is correct. Haruka: 'Sorting out unwanted goods! But you know, delete and organize (erase) all other girls' contact info inside your smartphone as unwanted goods right now!'
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