整う

ととのう
Alternative writings: 調う, 斉う
JLPT:N2
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1For necessary preparations or arrangements to be fully completed, so that something is ready to begin.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

ようやく旅行の準備が整った。

The travel preparations were finally complete.

面接の会場はもう整っている。

The interview venue is already set up.

発表の資料が整い次第、印刷しましょう。

Once the presentation materials are ready, let's print them.

条件が整えば、来月から工事を始められる。

If the conditions are met, we can start construction next month.

2For things to be properly ordered, arranged, or well-balanced overall.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼の部屋はいつもきれいに整っている。

His room is always neatly organized.

文章の論理が整っていて分かりやすい。

The logic of the essay is well organized and easy to follow.

隊列が整うまで、しばらく待った。

We waited a while until the formation was in order.

3For one's face, features, or physique to look refined, balanced, and attractive, typically after grooming or adjustment.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は目鼻立ちが整っている。

She has well-proportioned, refined features.

トレーニングを続けて体つきが整ってきた。

After continuing training, his physique has become well-toned.

4For a negotiation or arrangement to be finally settled and formally concluded.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

両国の間で和平交渉が整った。

A peace agreement was reached between the two countries.

縁談がようやく整い、結婚式の日取りが決まった。

The marriage arrangement was finally settled, and the wedding date was decided.

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