整う【ととのう】
Frequency rank: 2,268.
- to be ready; to be prepared; to be arranged
- to be in order; to be put in order; to be well-ordered; to be well-proportioned; to be harmonious
- to be adjusted; to be regulated; to be refined (e.g. of a face)
- to be settled (e.g. treaty, contract); to be completed
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to be ready; to be prepared; to be arranged
- to be in order; to be put in order; to be well-ordered; to be well-proportioned; to be harmonious
- to be adjusted; to be regulated; to be refined (e.g. of a face)
- to be settled (e.g. treaty, contract); to be completed
This usage indicates that something is set up or organized properly, often suggesting that it is in a state of readiness for use or action.
The project is ready.
This meaning emphasizes organization or balance, whether in terms of physical arrangement or in terms of aesthetics.
That painting is very well-proportioned.
This usage refers to the process of making changes for improvement or refinement, especially regarding physical aspects or qualities.
Her hair is well-adjusted.
This meaning indicates that an agreement or arrangement has been finalized or that a task has been completed satisfactorily.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ととのう整うきごう(ととのうきごう)をととのえる整えるto arrange (something)きもち気持ちがととのう整うto have a settled feelingこころ心がととのう整うto have a calm mindてつづき手続きがととのう整うto have procedures in orderかんきょう環境がととのう整うto have a favorable environmentととのった整ったじょうたい状態well-ordered stateととのった整ったかおだち顔立ちwell-proportioned featuresしんしん心身をととのえる整えるto adjust both mind and bodyととのえられた整えられたけいかく計画well-organized planじゅんび準備がととのう整うto have preparations in placeととのう整うべきじょうきょう状況situations that should be settledととのい整いつつあるgradually being put in orderととのった整ったふくそう服装well-arranged attire
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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It is important for everything to be ready by Monday.
I will see to it that everything is ready for your departure.
Everything has been perfectly prepared to deal with a major typhoon.