身辺整理
しんぺんせいり
noun, verb-suru
putting one's affairs in order; tidying up one's personal matters
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 身辺整理する | 身辺整理しない |
| Present polite | 身辺整理します | 身辺整理しません |
| Past | 身辺整理した | 身辺整理しなかった |
| Past polite | 身辺整理しました | 身辺整理しませんでした |
| て form | 身辺整理して | 身辺整理しなくて |
| ている present | 身辺整理している | 身辺整理していない |
| ている polite | 身辺整理しています | 身辺整理していません |
| ている past | 身辺整理していた | 身辺整理していなかった |
| ている past polite | 身辺整理していました | 身辺整理していませんでした |
| Conditional ば | 身辺整理すれば | 身辺整理しなければ |
| Conditional たら | 身辺整理したら | 身辺整理しなかったら |
| Volitional | 身辺整理しよう | — |
| Volitional polite | 身辺整理しましょう | — |
| Potential | 身辺整理できる | 身辺整理できない |
| Passive | 身辺整理される | 身辺整理されない |
| Causative | 身辺整理させる | 身辺整理させない |
| Imperative | 身辺整理しろ | 身辺整理するな |
1.
putting one's affairs in order; tidying up personal matters
The act of organizing, sorting, and settling one's personal belongings and affairs, typically in preparation for a major life change such as moving, retirement, or in anticipation of death.
引っ越しの前に身辺整理をする。
To put one's affairs in order before moving.
定年退職を前に、身辺整理を始めた。
Ahead of retirement, I started putting my affairs in order.
祖父は病気がわかってから、静かに身辺整理を進めていたらしい。
After learning of his illness, my grandfather apparently went about quietly putting his affairs in order.
A four-character compound meaning to organize one's personal surroundings and affairs. Composed of 身辺 (one's person/surroundings) + 整理 (organizing/sorting). Carries a sense of finality or preparation for a significant transition.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 身辺整理をする: to put one's affairs in order
- 身辺整理を始める: to start putting one's affairs in order
- 身辺整理を進める: to proceed with putting one's affairs in order
USAGE:
Often implies a serious life transition — retirement, terminal illness, divorce, or simply aging. When someone says they are doing 身辺整理, it can carry a somber tone, suggesting they are preparing for the end of a chapter in life. However, it can also be used more lightly for decluttering before a move.
RELATED TERMS:
- 終活: end-of-life preparation activities — a modern term for activities like writing a will, organizing belongings, and planning one's funeral while still healthy
- 断捨離: decluttering — focuses on letting go of unnecessary possessions as a lifestyle philosophy. Less emotionally heavy than 身辺整理.
- 片付ける: to tidy up — a general term for cleaning and organizing. 身辺整理 implies a more thorough and purposeful settling of affairs.