1.
arrangement, organization, sorting
The act of putting things in order or organizing them systematically.
机の上を整理した。
I organized my desk.
情報を整理する必要がある。
We need to organize the information.
考えを整理させてください。
Please let me organize my thoughts.
2.
adjustment, settlement
The process of resolving or tidying up matters.
借金を整理する。
To settle one's debts.
人員整理で多くの社員が辞めた。
Many employees left due to workforce reduction.
問題を整理してから、もう一度話し合いましょう。
Let's sort out the issues and then discuss again.
整理する is used as a する-verb meaning "to organize" or "to sort."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 整理整頓 (tidying up, keeping things neat)
- 整理券 (numbered ticket)
- 情報を整理する (to organize information)
- 考えを整理する (to organize one's thoughts)
- 人員整理 (workforce reduction, layoffs)
COMPARISON:
- 整理: organize, arrange (put in order)
- 整頓: tidy up (keep neat)
- 片付ける: clean up, put away