手筈を整える

• Reading: てはずをととのえる
• Romaji: tehazu wo totonoeru
• Kanji breakdown: 手 (te) — hand; 筈 (hazu) — expectation; 整 (totono) — arrange, put in order
• Pronunciation: /te.ha.zɯ.o.to.to.no.e.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To make arrangements; to put plans in order so everything is ready to proceed.

An idiomatic verb phrase combining 手筈 (arrangements/plan) with を整える (to put in order). Used when someone carefully prepares all the necessary steps for an upcoming event or action. Slightly more formal and deliberate than simply 準備する (to prepare). Implies thoroughness and attention to detail in planning.

Examples

1. 来月の海外出張の手筈を整えている。 I'm getting all the arrangements in order for next month's overseas business trip.
2. 式典がうまくいくよう手筈を整えておいてください。 Please make sure everything is arranged for the ceremony to go smoothly.
3. すべての手筈を整えてから行動に移した。 I made all the arrangements before making my move.

Usage Guide

Context: business, events, travel, project management

Tone: professional

Origin & History

A compound expression from 手筈 (tehazu, planned arrangements) + を (object marker) + 整える (totonoeru, to arrange/put in order). Literally 'to put the planned arrangements in proper order,' emphasising careful and complete preparation.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional