English–Japanese

“preparation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also予習 (yoshū)

Pronunciation

Romajijunbi

Example

旅行の準備をします。ryo kō no jun bi o shi ma su

I prepare for the trip.

Illustration for 準備 (preparation)

How to say “preparation” in Japanese

“Preparation” in Japanese is 準備 (junbi). 準備 can also mean “getting ready”.

Describes putting what is needed in place so that a planned action can begin smoothly.

Full entry for 準備: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 準備

学校の準備をします。gak kō no jun bi o shi ma su

I get ready for school.

出かける準備ができました。de ka ke ru jun bi ga de ki ma shi ta

I am ready to go out.

Tips for using 準備

  • Japanese speakers use 準備する (junbi suru) for both physical arrangements and mental readiness, so the noun applies beyond gathering objects.

Other Japanese words for “preparation”

授業の前に予習します。ju gyō no mae ni yo shū shi ma su

I prepare for class before it starts.

Related English words

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