(てはず)

てはず
noun
arrangements, preparations
1. arrangements, preparations, plan of action
Prearranged plans or procedures for carrying out something. Implies that steps have been thought out and coordinated in advance.
手筈(てはず)(ととの)える。
To make arrangements.
手筈(てはず)どおりに(すす)める。
To proceed according to plan.
イベントの手筈(てはず)はすべて(ととの)っているので安心(あんしん)してください。
All arrangements for the event are in order, so please don't worry.

手筈(てはず) refers to prearranged plans or procedures that have been thought out and coordinated in advance. It implies careful, deliberate planning rather than casual preparation.

FORMATION:
() (hand/method) + (はず) (expectation/arrangement).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 手筈(てはず)(ととの)える: to make arrangements
  • 手筈(てはず)(ととの)う: arrangements are in place
  • 手筈(てはず)どおりに: according to plan
  • 手筈(てはず)()める: to decide on the arrangements

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 準備(じゅんび): preparations (general, everyday)
  • 段取(だんど)り: arrangements, steps (practical scheduling)
  • 手配(てはい): arrangements (often for logistics — booking, dispatching)
  • 手筈(てはず): coordinated plan (more deliberate, formal)

REGISTER:
Somewhat formal. Common in business, organizational, and literary contexts. In casual speech, 準備(じゅんび) or 段取(だんど)り is more natural.