片付く

かたづく

to put in order, to solve

Also:to be disposed of

What does 片付く mean?

片付く is a Japanese verb meaning to put in order, to solve in English. It can also be translated as to be disposed of depending on context. It is written as 片付く in kanji, かたづく in hiragana, and katazuku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

ごたごたが片付いてさばさばした。

I felt relieved when all the troubles were taken care of.

私の仕事は大概片付いた。

My work is almost finished.