How to use 片付く (かたづく)
Meaning of 片付く
The Japanese verb "片付く" (かたづく, kataduku) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- To be put in order: Refers to things being arranged neatly or becoming organized.
- Example: 部屋がきれいに片付いた。
- Translation: The room has been tidied up.
- To be settled: Relates to resolving issues or finalizing arrangements.
- Example: 問題がようやく片付いた。
- Translation: The problem has finally been settled.
- To be free: Indicates having spare time or being free from obligations.
- Example: この仕事が片付いたら、遊びに行きます。
- Translation: I will go out to play once this work is done.
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Dialogue
（憲兵） シェスカ シェスカ！
(Military Police) Sheska, Sheska!
（シェスカ）はい
(Sheska) Yes?
あなたそこの鍵 持ってたわよね？
You had that key, right?
はい… あっ えっと３番ですね
Yes... ah, it's number three.
私が使ったまま 散らかしっぱなしでして
I left it out in the mess I made.
いいわよ 必要な書類を取るだけだから
That's fine, I just need to take some documents.
👉👉ホンットに無理です 至急 片付けますので 少々お待ちを
It's really impossible right now, I'll tidy up quickly so please wait a moment.
うん？
Hmm?
じゃあ あとで取りに来るから それまでに お願いね
Then I'll come back to get it later, please have it ready by then.
（シェスカ）はっ はい！
(Sheska) Yes, yes!