ε‚™

JLPT N3

Prepare, equip

Readings

On’yomi: ビ (bi)
Kun’yomi: そγͺ(γˆγ‚‹), そγͺ(わる) (sona(eru), sona(waru))
β€’ そγͺ(γˆγ‚‹) – to prepare, to equip, to provide β€’ そγͺ(わる) – to be equipped with, to be provided

Vocabulary

ζΊ–ε‚™
γ˜γ‚…γ‚“γ³
preparation
ε‚™γˆγ‚‹
そγͺγˆγ‚‹
prepare
θ¨­ε‚™
せ぀び
facilities
θ­¦ε‚™
けいび
security
ιžεΈΈε‚™θ“„
γ²γ˜γ‚‡γ†γ³γ‘γ
emergency stockpile

Example Sentences

準備します。
γ˜γ‚…γ‚“γ³ します。
I prepare.
ζ°΄γ‚’ε‚™γˆγΎγ™γ€‚
みず γ‚’ そγͺγˆγΎγ™γ€‚
I store water.
θ¨­ε‚™γŒζ–°γ—γ„γ§γ™γ€‚
せ぀び が γ‚γŸγ‚‰γ—γ„ です。
The facilities are new.
警備します。
けいび します。
I guard it.
ιžεΈΈε‚™θ“„γ§γ™γ€‚
γ²γ˜γ‚‡γ†γ³γ‘γ です。
It is an emergency stockpile.

Cultural Note

πŸ›‘οΈ ε‚™ reflects the Japanese value of preparation, readiness, and reliability.
β€’ In daily life, it appears in emergency preparedness (ε‚™γˆγ‚‹, ιžεΈΈε‚™ε“).
β€’ In work or public settings, it shows attention to detail and readiness (ζ•΄ε‚™, 備品).
β€’ The kanji emphasizes planning ahead and ensuring safety or efficiency, reflecting a cultural appreciation for anticipation and careful preparation.