Japanese word

備える

Pronunciation

Romajisonaeru

Meaning

  • verbprepare for

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 地震に備えるji shin ni sona e ru

    prepare for earthquakes

  • 台風に備えるtai fū ni sona e ru

    prepare for typhoons

  • 将来に備えるshō rai ni sona e ru

    prepare for the future

Similar words

準備するjunbisuru: To arrange what is needed before a planned event or activity.
用意するyōisuru: To make a person or thing ready for a specific use or occasion.
整えるtotonoeru: To arrange equipment or conditions so that they are ready for use.

Definition in Japanese

これから起こる事態に必要な物や手段を、前もって用意しておく。ko re ka ra o ko ru ji tai ni hitsu yō na mono ya shu dan o mae mo tte yō i shi te o ku

Word origin

The native verb 備える (sonaeru) is related to 備え (sonae, "preparation"), the noun form created from its verb stem.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • equipverb

Related words

  • 備えsonaepreparationnoun

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