まとまり

Alternative writings: 纏まり
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Unity; coherence; consistency; coordination; order (the sense that something is well-organized or unified).

NounUsually Kana

Examples

レポートのまとまりが良く、読みやすかった。

The report was well-organized and easy to read.

話のまとまりがなくて、要点が伝わらない。

The talk lacked coherence and the main points didn't come across.

企画書にもっとまとまりを持たせる必要がある。

The proposal needs to be made more coherent.

2

Settlement; conclusion; closure; completion (the idea that something has been settled or concluded).

NounUsually Kana

Examples

交渉は昨日やっとまとまりがついた。

The negotiations finally reached an agreement yesterday.

仕事がまとまり次第、連絡します。

I'll contact you once things are settled/completed.

プロジェクトのまとまりを確認してから、次に進もう。

Let's confirm the project's completion/settlement before moving on.