Japanese word

整備

Pronunciation

Romajiseibi

Meaning

  • nounmaintenance

Example

車の整備は大切です。kuruma no sei bi wa tai setsu de su

Car maintenance is important.

Illustration for 整備 (maintenance)

More examples

自転車の整備に必要な道具をそろえました。ji ten sha no sei bi ni hitsu yō na dō gu o so ro e ma shi ta

I gathered the tools needed to service my bicycle.

Core concept

Describes putting something in proper condition so that it works safely and is ready for use.

Common phrases

  • 車の整備kuruma no sei bi

    car maintenance

  • 自転車の整備ji ten sha no sei bi

    bicycle maintenance

  • 整備工場sei bi kō jō

    auto repair shop

Similar words

修理shūri: Work that fixes a broken or damaged thing so it can be used again.
点検tenken: The act of checking a vehicle, machine, or system for problems or unsafe conditions.
手入れteire: Care given to an object to keep it clean, usable, and in good condition.
保守hoshu: Work that keeps a machine or system operating properly over time.

Definition in Japanese

物や設備などを手入れして、正常に使える状態にすること。mono ya setsu bi na do o te i re shi te sei jō ni tsuka e ru jō tai ni su ru ko to

Word origin

整 (sei, "put in order") and 備 (bi, "prepare") combine to express making something orderly and ready for use.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 整備 (seibi) covers both vehicle upkeep and the preparation of systems or facilities for use, so it is broader than repair.

Other meanings

  • servicingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 整備士seibishimechanicnoun
  • 整備するseibisuruserviceverb

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