たため

たため

"たため" is the imperative form of the verb "畳む (たたむ)," meaning "fold" or "close."

In this sentence, "たため" is used as the conditional form of "たたむ," meaning "to fold." Here, it implies organizing something by placing a folded item neatly.

この本をたためば机がすっきりします。

If you fold this book, the desk will be tidy.

Here, "たためました" is the past tense polite form of "たたむ." The act of folding clothes is described as preparation for a trip.

旅行のために洋服をたためました。

I folded clothes for the trip.

In this context, "たためて" is the te-form of "たたむ," indicating an action that is sequentially followed by another, folding paper and then placing it in a bag.

紙を小さくたためてバッグに入れました。

I folded the paper small and placed it in the bag.