段 取(だんど)り

だんどり

noun

preparation; arrangement; program; planning

1. preparation; arrangement; plan; schedule of steps

The organized sequence of steps or preparations needed to accomplish something smoothly.

会議(かいぎ)の段取(だんど)りを決(き)めよう。

Let's decide on the arrangements for the meeting.

段取(だんど)りが悪(わる)くて時間(じかん)がかかった。

It took a long time because the planning was poor.

段取(だんど)り通(どお)りに進(すす)めてください。

Please proceed according to the plan.

Etymology

Originally a theater term referring to the steps (段(だん)) of a plot or the arrangement of scenes.

Common expressions

段取(だんど)りを組(く)む / 立(た)てる (to make arrangements/plans)
段取(だんど)りが良(よ)い / 悪(わる)い (good/bad planning)
段取(だんど)り通(どお)りに (according to plan)
段取(だんど)り八分(はちぶ) (good preparation is 80% of success)

Usage

段取(だんど)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(じゅんび) (preparation) - general preparation
手順(てじゅん) (procedure) - specific sequence of steps
段取(だんど)り - focuses on organizing workflow efficiently

Related Words

Related: 準備(じゅんび) (preparation (general))

Related: 手順(てじゅん) (procedure, sequence of steps)

Related: 手回(てまわ)し (hand-operated)

Compare: 膳立(ぜんだ)て (preparation)

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Added 2026.1.18 12:30 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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