Japanese word

準備

Pronunciation

Romajijunbi

Meaning

  • nounpreparation, getting ready

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 旅行の準備ryo kō no jun bi

    travel preparations

  • 準備をするjun bi o su ru

    make preparations

  • 準備ができるjun bi ga de ki ru

    be ready

Similar words

用意yōi: Getting the things needed for an activity ready in advance.
支度shitaku: Getting oneself dressed and ready to leave or begin an activity.
備えsonae: Readiness arranged beforehand for an expected need or unexpected problem.

Definition in Japanese

行動や予定のために、必要な物事を前もって整えること。kō dō ya yo tei no ta me ni hitsu yō na mono goto o mae mo tte totono e ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 準備 (junbi) is formed from 準 (jun, "in accordance with") and 備 (bi, "provide"), linking a standard with having what is needed ready.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • arrangementsnoun
  • setupnoun

Related words

  • 準備するjunbisuruprepareverb

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