This means to put things away. It also means to tidy up or clean up. It is like the word "katazukeru" in some parts of Japan.
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This means to put things away. It also means to tidy up or clean up. It is like the word "katazukeru" in some parts of Japan.
そろそろおもちゃかたしてね。
It's about time to put your toys away, okay?
食べ終わった食器、もうかたしたよ。
I already put away the dishes we finished eating with.
まだ宿題が終わってないから、教科書はかたさないで。
My homework isn't finished yet, so please don't put the textbooks away.
じゃあ、そろそろこの辺をかたそうか。
Alright, shall we start tidying up around here?
お客様が帰られたので、急いでテーブルをかたしました。
The customers left, so I quickly cleared the tables.
This word is like a local favorite. People in Eastern Japan use it a lot. It means the same as 'katazukeru'. But people in Western Japan might not use it often.
This word is different from words like "jan" or "dabe". Those words change how a sentence sounds. "Katasu" is a different verb itself. It is like another regional verb, "okkochiru".
Don't use this when you need to be polite. For example, don't use it at work. Use 'katazukeru' instead. It is more proper.
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