Japanese word

備え付ける

Pronunciation

Romajisonaetsukeru

Meaning

  • verbinstall

Example

新しいエアコンを部屋に備え付けました。atara shi i e a ko n o heya ni sona e tsu ke ma shi ta

We installed a new air conditioner in the room.

Illustration for 備え付ける (install)

More examples

安全のため、階段に手すりを備え付けました。an zen no ta me kai dan ni te su ri o sona e tsu ke ma shi ta

For safety, we installed a handrail on the stairs.

Core concept

Provides a place with equipment that remains installed there for regular use.

Common phrases

  • エアコンを部屋に備え付けるe a ko n o heya ni sona e tsu ke ru

    install an air conditioner in a room

  • 設備を備え付けるsetsu bi o sona e tsu ke ru

    install equipment

Similar words

設置するsetchisuru: To put equipment or a facility in a particular place so it can be used there.
取り付けるtoritsukeru: To fasten equipment or a part to a supporting surface.
据え付けるsuetsukeru: To set a heavy or permanent machine firmly in its operating position.

Definition in Japanese

設備や器具を、一定の場所に取り付けて利用できる状態にする。setsu bi ya ki gu o it tei no ba sho ni to ri tsu ke te ri yō de ki ru jō tai ni su ru

Word origin

備え付ける (sonaetsukeru) is a native Japanese compound of 備える (sonaeru, "to provide") and 付ける (tsukeru, "to attach").

Usage tips

  • In English, install can refer to software as well as equipment, but 備え付ける (sonaetsukeru) is used for physical things such as air conditioners, shelves, and kitchen fixtures.

Other meanings

  • equipverb
  • furnishverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 備え付けsonaetsukeequipmentnoun

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