整理された
seiri sareta
The English word "organized" is expressed in Japanese as 整理された (seiri sareta).
整理された is most commonly used to describe physical spaces, such as a desk or a room, that have been tidied and arranged efficiently.
Meaning: characterised by efficient organization (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form 整理された uses the past tense of the passive voice to function as an adjective describing a state that has been achieved.
How do you pronounce it?
seiri sareta
Did you know?
- If you use the verb 整理する (seiri suru) regarding a romantic relationship, you are not organizing a date, but rather 'breaking up' or 'settling' the matter of the relationship.
- While 整理された describes a tidy space, Japanese has a separate word きちんとした (kichinto shita) to describe a person who is 'organized' in their habits and personality.
- The concept of 整理 is often paired with 整頓 (seiton). While 整理 means discarding unnecessary items, 整頓 means arranging the remaining items so they are easy to find.
Examples in context
- 整理されたデスクは使いやすい。Seiri sareta desuku wa tsukaiyasui.An organized desk is easy to use.
- 資料が整理されたので助かりました。Shiryou ga seiri sareta node tasukarimashita.It helped because the documents were organized.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are looking at Ren's new desk.
- 結衣 Yui蓮さんのデスクはとても整理された状態ね。Ren-san no desuku wa totemo seirisa reta jōtai ne.Ren, your desk is in a very organized state.
- 蓮 Renありがとう。昨日やっと片付けたんだ。Arigatō. Kinō yatto kataduketa nda.Thanks. I finally cleaned it up yesterday.
- 結衣 Yui効率的に仕事ができそうね。Kōritsuteki ni shigoto ga dekisō ne.It looks like you can work efficiently.
- 蓮 Renそうだよ。気分がすっきりするね。Sō da yo. Kibun ga sukkiri suru ne.It is. It feels refreshing.
