かたづく
かたづく · kataduku · JLPT N2 · verb-godan
to put in order
🧹 片付く = 片 piece + 付く stick: loose pieces stick back into place, so it's tidied
片 means a fragment or one side, and 付く means to attach or stick to. Loose pieces get attached back to their proper place, which covers tidying up, disposing of things, and settling a problem.