Word details
片付ける
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 片付ける.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to put in order; to tidy up; to clean up; to put away; to clear away
Examples
おもちゃを片づけなさい。
Put away your toys.
2
to settle (a matter); to solve; to deal with; to dispose of
Examples
あなたはその技術的な問題をいつ片づけたのですか。
When did you get through with your engineering problem?
3
to finish; to get through; to complete; to get (something) done
Examples
あすの朝まっさきにそれを片付けます。
I'll do that first thing in the morning.
4
Occ. written as 嫁ける
to marry off (one's daughter)
5
to do away with (someone); to bump off; to kill; to eliminate
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