How do you say "to put (away)" in Japanese?

片づける

katazukeru

Verb Kanji

In Japanese, "to put (away)" is 片づける (katazukeru).

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Pronunciation

片づける is written using kanji. Romanised as katazukeru, it sounds roughly like "kah-tah-zoo-keh-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

This verb 片づける combines the kanji 片 (one side/piece) with づける, showing the idea of organizing and tidying one piece at a time.

Example sentence

私は片づけることが好きです。

Watashi wa katazukeru koto ga suki desu.

I enjoy put (away)ing.

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How to remember 片づける

Putting away pieces of clutter one by one. Break down the task into small, manageable pieces.

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Questions about 片づける

How do you pronounce 片づける?

片づける is romanised as katazukeru. Say it roughly like "kah-tah-zoo-keh-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is 片づける formal or casual?

片づける is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 片づける written in Japanese?

片づける is written using kanji. This verb 片づける combines the kanji 片 (one side/piece) with づける, showing the idea of organizing and tidying one piece at a time..

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