1.
to arrange, to put in order
To line things up neatly.
靴を揃える。
To arrange shoes neatly.
息を揃える。
To synchronize breathing.
家に入る前に靴を揃えてください。
Please arrange your shoes neatly before entering the house.
2.
to collect, to gather
To bring together a complete set.
道具を揃える。
To gather the necessary tools.
材料を揃える。
To gather the ingredients.
必要な書類を揃えた。
I gathered the necessary documents.
揃える means to arrange neatly or gather together.
TRANSITIVITY PAIR:
- 揃える (transitive): to arrange, gather
- 揃う (intransitive): to be complete, be aligned
COMMON USES:
- 靴を揃える: to arrange shoes neatly
- 材料を揃える: to gather ingredients
- 足並みを揃える: to get in step
- 息を揃える: to synchronize breathing
- 条件を揃える: to meet all conditions
CONJUGATION (ichidan):
- 揃えない (negative)
- 揃えて (te-form)
- 揃えた (past)
CULTURE:
Arranging shoes neatly when entering a home is important Japanese etiquette.