JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

整

整 — organize

Reading
セイ・ととの.える・ととの.う
Meaning
organize; arranging; tune; tone; meter; key
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

整 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ととの.える・ととの.う and it means organize; arranging; tune; tone; meter; key. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

整 appears in everyday japanese words such as 整列 (stand in a row), 整然 (orderly) and 整う (to be prepared).

Japanese words containing 整

Frequently asked questions

What does 整 mean in Japanese?

整 means organize; arranging; tune; tone; meter; key in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 整 read?

整 is read セイ・ととの.える・ととの.う. Reading it inside real words — 整列 and 整然 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 整 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 整 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 整 in a word?

A common word containing 整 is 整列 (せいれつ) — "stand in a row". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 整 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 整 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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