1.
preparation; arrangement; plan; schedule of steps
The organized sequence of steps or preparations needed to accomplish something smoothly.
会議の段取りを決めよう。
Let's decide on the arrangements for the meeting.
段取りが悪くて時間がかかった。
It took a long time because the planning was poor.
段取り通りに進めてください。
Please proceed according to the plan.
ORIGIN:
Originally a theater term referring to the steps (段) of a plot or the arrangement of scenes.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 段取りを組む / 立てる (to make arrangements/plans)
- 段取りが良い / 悪い (good/bad planning)
- 段取り通りに (according to plan)
- 段取り八分 (good preparation is 80% of success)
USAGE NOTE:
段取り emphasizes the practical sequence of steps rather than abstract planning. It's commonly used in work contexts where efficiency matters.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 準備 (preparation) - general preparation
- 手順 (procedure) - specific sequence of steps
- 段取り - focuses on organizing workflow efficiently