English–Japanese

“prepare for” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisonaeru

Example

台風に備えます。tai fū ni sona e ma su

We prepare for the typhoon.

Illustration for 備える (prepare for)

How to say “prepare for” in Japanese

“Prepare for” in Japanese is 備える (sonaeru).

Keeps what is needed ready in advance so a future event can be handled.

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

Example sentences with 備える

旅行に備えて、必要な薬をかばんに入れます。ryo kō ni sona e te hitsu yō na kusuri o ka ba n ni i re ma su

I prepare for the trip by packing the medicine I need.

Tips for using 備える

  • Unlike English prepare for, 備える (sonaeru) marks the event with に (ni) and the equipment with を (o), linking preparation and equipping.

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