Japanese

ける

かたづける
Meaning: to tidy up; to put away; to finish; to settle
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 片付ける 片付けない
Polite 片付けます 片付けません
Past 片付けた 片付けなかった
Polite + Past 片付けました 片付けませんでした
Te-form 片付けて 片付けなくて
Potential 片付けられる 片付けられない
Passive 片付けられる 片付けられない
Causative 片付けさせる 片付けさせない
Imperative 片付けろ 片付けるな

Handwriting

片
付
け
る

Example sentences

After tidying up the room, I started my homework.
突然の来客に、彼女はあわてて部屋を片付けた。
She panicked at the sudden guest and hurried to tidy up the room.
彼は書類に一瞥をくれただけで、すぐに片付けてしまった。
He gave the documents a quick glance and then put them away.
勉強に集中するために、気を散らすようなものは片付けた。
To concentrate on my studies, I cleared away things that might distract me.
散らかった部屋を元通りに片付けた。
I tidied up the messy room back to the way it was.
彼は問題を端から片付けていった。
He solved the problems one after another.
彼は恐るべき速さで仕事を片付けた。
He finished the work at a terrifying speed.
使わない道具を庭の物置に片付けた。
I put away the tools I don't use in the garden shed.
片付けたそばから子供が散らかす。
As soon as I tidy up, the child makes a mess.
彼女は細々とした用事を片付けた。
She sorted out various small chores.

Usage Notes

Used for organizing spaces, putting objects in their proper places, or completing tasks.

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