(てはい)

てはい
noun, suru verb
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
1. arrangement; preparations
Making arrangements or preparations for something, especially booking or organizing.
ホテルの手配(てはい)をお(ねが)いします。
Please arrange the hotel booking.
会議(かいぎ)手配(てはい)()んでいます。
The arrangements for the meeting are complete.
2. police search; wanted notice
An official order to search for and apprehend a suspect.
警察(けいさつ)犯人(はんにん)手配(てはい)した。
The police put out a search for the criminal.

USAGE:

  • 手配(てはい)する - to arrange, to put out a search
  • 手配(てはい)(ととの)える - to make arrangements

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 全国(ぜんこく)手配(てはい) - nationwide search (police)
  • 指名(しめい)手配(てはい) - wanted notice (with name)
  • 手配(てはい)()み - arrangement completed
  • 旅行(りょこう)手配(てはい) - travel arrangements
  • (くるま)手配(てはい) - arranging transportation

BUSINESS USAGE:
In business contexts, 手配(てはい) often refers to organizing logistics, booking, or procurement.

RELATED:

  • 手続(てつづ)き - procedures, formalities
  • 予約(よやく) - reservation
  • 準備(じゅんび) - preparation